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<p>We are deeply concerned about the growth and scale of online scams. My officials
work closely on this matter with other government departments, including the Home
Office as the government department responsible for tackling fraud, as well as with
industry, regulators and consumer groups. Through an ongoing programme of work, the
government is considering additional legislative and non-legislative solutions to
effectively address the harms posed by all elements of online fraud in a cohesive
and robust way.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Within my department, the Online Advertising
Programme will be considering further regulation of online advertising to tackle harms
including fraud. The government will launch a public consultation on measures to enhance
how online advertising is regulated in the UK this year.</p><p> </p>
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