Summary: Dutch police have arrested two suspects linked to a large-scale smishing operation that sent over 150,000 fraudulent SMS messages impersonating the Dutch tax authority. The scam generated significant profits for the criminals by tricking victims into revealing personal information or making payments.
Threat Actor: Unknown | Unknown
Key Point :
- Over 150,000 smishing messages were sent, targeting victims by impersonating the Dutch tax authority.
- Authorities traced the suspects through a complaint about unusual SIM card orders linked to a former employee.
- The scam involved malicious links that led to web pages designed to steal sensitive information from victims.
- Law enforcement seized data carriers and high-end clothing during the suspects’ arrest in Utrecht.
Original Source: https://www.politie.nl/nieuws/2024/oktober/14/twee-verdachten-in-utrecht-aangehouden-voor-smishing.html
Cyber Law and Cybercrime Investigation Blog: Immuniweb