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Online platforms, telecom providers targeted in UK's anti-fraud strategy

By Patricia Figueiredo ( March 10, 2026, 16:56 GMT | Insight) -- Online platforms and telecom providers could see UK legislative action if they do not do enough to tackle fraud, a new government strategy shows. MLex has learned the plan includes a consultation that will be opened in July on fraudulent advertising duties under the online safety law.Online platforms play a “critical role” in the UK's fraud ecosystem and could, along with telecom providers, face legislative action if they do not do enough to tackle the wrongdoing, the UK government has said in a new anti-fraud strategy....

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