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(S+) "Europol" rip-off: This is how the telephone scam works

2022-08-16T08:28:41.254Z


Alleged criminal prosecutors who put massive pressure on their victims are currently contacting millions of people. A current case from Leipzig shows the tricks that scammers use to snatch away people's assets.


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Social engineering on the phone: It's no longer just the case for senior citizens

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