Gang used SMS blasters on the Tube to con Londoners with fraudulent texts

Gang 'took SMS blasters on tube to scam Londoners with fake texts'—using targeted messages, they duped unsuspecting victims into sharing personal info.

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February 17, 2026•7 min read

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