"The Home Office reported that fraud accounts for over 40% of all reported crime in England and Wales, highlighting the urgency to address this growing issue."
"Lord Hanson stated, "Fraud devastates lives, and I am determined to take the decisive action necessary to protect the public from these shameful criminals.""
The UK government is set to implement a ban on 'sim farm' devices, which are used by scammers to send large volumes of fraudulent messages and create multiple social media accounts. This law marks the first of its kind in Europe, intending to make possession or supply of these devices illegal without just cause, leading to potentially unlimited fines in England and Wales. Lord Hanson emphasized the importance of this legislative move as a vital step in fighting growing fraud, which now comprises over 40% of reported crimes in the region.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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