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Celebrities and influencers targeted in SIM-swapping scam

Celebrities and influencers targeted in SIM-swapping scam

Eight men in England and Scotland have been cuffed by British cops amid a probe into SIM-swapping attacks that occurred on sports stars, musicians, and ’influencers’ from the United States. These victims then had their personal data or money stolen due to the attacks. All the suspects are aged between 18 and 26. The suspects also stole Bitcoin, and also managed to hijack social media.

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Sim-swapping crooks targeted celebrities, influencers
TECHwww.computerweekly.com
8 Brits arrested after probe into SIM-swapping scam targeting US celebs
TECHwww.theregister.com
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Well if they got into Gates account they should have drained his bank accounts and spread the wealth for equality.

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