Spain busts voice phishing ring for defrauding 10,000 bank customers

December 12, 2024 at 11:46AM Spanish and Peruvian police arrested 83 individuals involved in a major voice phishing scam, seizing cash and tech during 29 raids. The scammers impersonated banks, defrauding over 10,000 victims of €3 million by using spoofed calls to extract sensitive information. Authorities advise against sharing personal bank details without verification. ### … Read more

Euro Vishing Fraudsters Add Physical Intimidation to Arsenal

July 5, 2024 at 01:16PM Europol announced the arrest of 54 individuals involved in a vishing scam targeting elderly Spanish citizens, using social engineering and physical threats. The criminals impersonated bank employees, extracted personal information, then physically targeted victims for payment and personal possessions. The unique approach of physically visiting victims adds complexity and danger … Read more