Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 11322

Telephones: Fraud

Tabled: 28 October 2024
Answered: 31 October 2024
Named Day

Question

Sarah Owen

LabourLuton North

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking to help tackle fraudulent phone calls.

Answer

Chris Bryant
The Government takes fraud seriously. DSIT works closely with the Home Office, who are responsible for fraud policy, as well as Ofcom who have duty to ensure that UK numbers are not misused, to ensure telecoms companies are doing all they can to prevent c...

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