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Fraudsters Sentenced for SMS Blasting Tube Passengers

Fraudsters Sentenced for SMS Blasting Tube Passengers

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 16:10 UTC

Two fraudsters were sentenced for using homemade 'SMS blasters' to send phishing messages to Tube passengers in London. The scam targeted commuters, leading to multiple reports of fraudulent activity. Authorities, including the Cyber Security Centre and Ofcom, are urging victims to come forward.

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