arrests in Sim Swapping cases involving celebs

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shrimpNewbie
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#1Feb 15, 2021, 02:29 PM
So, Europol just arrested a bunch of hackers involved in these Sim swapping attacks against some celebs... crazy stuff. If they can hit famous people, us regular crypto folks are definitely at risk too. Stay safe, guys!
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serHero Member
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#2Feb 15, 2021, 06:57 PM
Honestly, targeting celebs? Such a rookie mistake! They really thought they could pull that off without facing consequences? It's like poking a bear... and now they’re gonna pay for it.
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falcon_satFull Member
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#3Feb 16, 2021, 01:09 AM
Right? Their ages are between 18-26... makes sense. Young and reckless, thinking they can just get away with millions. But messing with big names like that? The government is gonna come down hard on them.
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shrimpNewbie
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#4Feb 16, 2021, 04:05 AM
@Lucius, totally agree. I mean, what were they thinking? The US has a whole army of agencies on this... they should've known better. These kids just wasted their potential on dumb moves.
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serHero Member
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#5Feb 16, 2021, 08:20 AM
Not just celebs, could be politicians too. If the Secret Service is in, it's serious. They might face a lot more than just 5 years if they messed with the wrong people. Just wait and see how it plays out.
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shard_2018Senior Member
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#6Feb 16, 2021, 12:47 PM
If you're using mobile wallets, you're really asking for trouble. Any noob with the right tools can hack you. These guys were clearly not as skilled as they thought... caught because they used basic malware.
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leo_farmMember
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#7Feb 16, 2021, 06:51 PM
They were so stupid! I mean, did they really believe they could keep doing this without getting busted? They stepped way out of their league this time. It was bound to backfire.
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#8Feb 16, 2021, 11:34 PM
Yeah, they thought they could hide. But come on, every crime has consequences. They probably didn't think it through. If you get caught, you’re done for.
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#9Feb 17, 2021, 05:09 AM
Haha, they really thought they were clever, huh? But the Secret Service was on it. Hope every scammer faces the same fate. So many victims out there, though... they rarely get back what they lost.
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#10Feb 18, 2021, 12:02 AM
Sim swapping is a real issue, especially for celebs. Their info is super easy to find online, and some assistants give away personal details without a second thought. It's no surprise they targeted them.
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