Has the UK Regulator Just Ordered the Blocking of Foreign Scam Calls?
No, Ofcom has not ordered widespread blocking of international calls. But risk managers should understand why the BBC said they had.
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Has the UK Regulator Just Ordered the Blocking of Foreign Scam Calls?
No, Ofcom has not ordered widespread blocking of international calls. But risk managers should understand why the BBC said they had.
