Fraudsters trick phone companies into sending them replacement sim cards for other people's phones.

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Mobile phone sim card scam: Teesside man lost £50,000 to fraud

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OCEAN CITY, Md. – Ocean City Police are warning citizens of a recent phone scam in which the caller reportedly impersonates a law enforcement officer. Police say some callers have reported receiving suspicious phone calls and voicemails from a law enforcement officer, telling them that they must contact the “officer/deputy” regarding time-sensitive legal matters. If the scammer is immediately able to contact the caller, they tell the caller that…

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OCPD warning of phone scam

Northumberland OPP are warning residents of an increase in fraud incidents, where people’s cell phone accounts are compromised and new devices are ordered. Fraudsters posing as representatives from major phone companies offer enticing “exclusive deals” like 40% off phone plans or free devices for “loyal customers”. Victims are asked for sensitive details such as a PIN which is sent to an email or phone for the victim to verify and as a result, t…

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Mobile phone sim card scam: Teesside man lost £50,000 to fraud

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