UK Cold Call Hotspots and Protection Tips
Searches for "is this number a scam" have surged by 100% in the UK over the past month.
According to the Q4 2024 Global Call Threat Report, UK residents receive an average of four spam calls per month, with unknown spam calls rising from 28% to 32%.
This has contributed to an estimated £1.17 billion lost to fraud last year alone.
Expert Advice
Mobile experts at Uswitch have analyzed the state of phone fraud in the UK and shared tips on keeping phones safe from scammers.
Key Findings
- Average of four spam calls per month per UK resident.
- Unknown spam calls increased from 28% to 32%.
- Estimated £1.17 billion lost to fraud in the last year.
Table 1: The UK cities with the most unknown calls can be found by clicking here for the complete data.
Author's summary: UK residents face increased spam calls and fraud risks.