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UK Telecoms Unite to Combat 50 Million Monthly Scam Calls

11/5/2025

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Six UK phone companies, including BT Group and Vodafone Group, will form a Telecoms Charter to curb spoofing.
They will upgrade their systems within a year to clearly identify calls from foreign centers.
The initiative uses advanced technology to help police track scammers.
Home Office Minister David Hanson said the changes will eliminate tools used by scammers.
Virgin Media O2 reports 50 million scam calls monthly, underscoring urgency.

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Story summary

Six UK phone companies, including BT Group and Vodafone Group, will form a Telecoms Charter to curb spoofing.
They will upgrade their systems within a year to clearly identify calls from foreign centers.
The initiative uses advanced technology to help police track scammers.
Home Office Minister David Hanson said the changes will eliminate tools used by scammers.
Virgin Media O2 reports 50 million scam calls monthly, underscoring urgency.