Ofcom Tightens Mobile Scam Rules As Legal Gaps Exposed

Ofcom has mandated UK mobile operators to block fraudulent texts and scam calls through new rules requiring Know Your Customer checks on business senders, real-time scam detection, and caller ID verification for international calls. The move comes as digital fraud accounts for 45% of reported crime in England and Wales, with UK victims losing £1.28 billion in 2025.

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