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flag UK networks will block scam calls impersonating banks by 2026 using AI and call tracing.

flag The UK government and major mobile networks, including BT EE, VodafoneThree, and Virgin Media O2, have agreed to eliminate call spoofing within a year by blocking foreign fraudsters from impersonating UK banks and agencies. flag Using advanced call tracing and AI, networks will identify and block scam calls before they reach users, while victims will receive support within two weeks. flag The initiative, part of the Telecoms Charter, strengthens data sharing and call security, building on UK-US efforts to disrupt scam hubs in Southeast Asia. flag With 96% of users relying on caller ID, the move aims to restore trust and make the UK the hardest place globally for scammers to operate.

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