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Telecoms Fraud Charter

05 November 2025

Proposing MP
Dan Jarvis Lab
Barnsley North
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the publication of the Second Telecoms Fraud Charter, which outlines commitments from major telecommunications providers to prevent fraud.

Action Requested

The Minister is announcing the publication of the Telecoms Fraud Charter on GOV.UK on November 5th. The charter includes measures such as enhanced protections against number spoofing and improved call filtering to block scams before they reach consumers.

Key Facts

  • The Second Telecoms Fraud Charter sets out fraud prevention commitments from major telecommunications providers.
  • Measures include enhanced protection against number spoofing, improved scam call and message blocking, and quicker resolution of fraud cases by telecoms providers.
  • The Telecoms Fraud Charter will be published on GOV.UK on 5th November.
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