Labour plans ban on global scammers’ spoof phone calls to UK
Sunak government could ‘swiftly’ end spoofing calls, says Emily Thornberry in criticism of delayed fraud strategy. Labour has pledged a crackdown on global scammers who call UK phone numbers to con people out of their money, and criticised the government for a five-month delay in producing a new fraud strategy.
Missed call, at 1003 AEST, but no voicemail left... I would not dare to ring back, as it might be marketing or something. If they need me, they can ring me back or leave a voicemail and tell me about themselves and what they are after.
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