Closed petition Introduce Licensing for Mobile Phones to Prevent Scams and Protect Consumers

Introduce a licensing system for all mobile phones in the UK, including contract and pay-as-you-go devices. Require phones to be verified and linked to an account holder, ensuring they are genuine, secure, and preventing counterfeit phones from being used to steal users’ personal data.

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Counterfeit mobile phones are being sold as genuine on social media, online marketplaces, and second-hand websites. Once connected to the home internet, these devices can steal personal data and passwords without the buyer’s knowledge, similar to a Trojan Horse virus that copies the user's keyboard input unbeknown to the buyer. We think a licensing system would verify devices and link them to account holders, protecting consumers, reducing cybercrime, and enhancing mobile security in today's tech world.

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Date closed 27 August 2025
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