Ofcom Mandates Blocking of Spoofed International Calls

New regulations require UK mobile providers to block scam calls using fake UK numbers within six months.

Ofcom's new rules target scam calls from abroad that mimic UK phone numbers.
Mobile providers must implement these changes to protect consumers from fraud.
BT has already blocked up to one million scam calls per day under voluntary measures.
The regulator is also seeking solutions to combat mobile messaging scams.
Research shows a decline in suspicious calls, but the problem persists.