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<p>The DCMS works closely with the independent regulator, Ofcom who is responsible
for consumer protection, as well as the telecoms industry and the Home Office to address
telephone-enabled fraud and nuisance calls.</p><p>In February 2022, Ofcom published
a consultation which proposed a range of changes to address the specific issue of
spoofing. This included proposals to strengthen guidance for operators on the detection
and blocking of spoofed numbers by improving accuracy in Calling Line Identification
(CLI) data, as well as reviewing practices in the reselling of allocated and assigned
numbers. We will consider next steps following the publication of Ofcom’s response.</p>
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