Tens of thousands of French men and women have been the target of new fake SMS fraud. The authorities have called it the “child who has a problem with their phone scam” It consists of making a parent believe that one of their children no longer has access to their supposedly broken or stolen phone.
The thug on the line demands money from his victim, via prepaid coupons. If you have been a victim of this scam, the authorities advise you to immediately object to your bank in the context of bank transfers.