Corporate report

Fraud Sector Charter: telecommunications

A voluntary commitment from telecommunications providers to reduce fraud.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 5 November 2025

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The charter outlines a shared framework of principles and actions designed to reduce fraud within the telecoms sector. It represents a unified approach between industry and government, aiming to improve resilience, enhance detection capabilities and promote transparency in tackling fraudulent activity.

This second iteration of the charter builds on the foundations laid in 2021, incorporating new technologies, evolving threats, and lessons learned from recent initiatives. It also aligns with broader national campaigns and policy objectives around fraud prevention.

You can read the previous version of the Fraud Sector Charter: telecommunications on the National Archives website.

Published 5 November 2025