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A gang that defrauded more than a million euros by impersonating Telefónica customers to steal mobile phones falls

A criminal group has been arrested for defrauding over one million euros by impersonating Telefónica customers to steal mobile phones. The scheme involved fraudulently accessing customer accounts to take control of their devices. Authorities have confirmed the arrest of members of this gang, who exploited vulnerabilities in customer verification processes to carry out the thefts. This incident highlights potential weaknesses in the security measures used by telecommunications companies to protect user data and prevent identity theft.

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A gang that defrauded more than a million euros by impersonating Telefónica customers to steal mobile phones falls

A criminal group has been arrested for defrauding over one million euros by impersonating Telefónica customers to steal mobile phones. The scheme involved fraudulently accessing customer accounts to take control of their devices. Authorities have confirmed the arrest of members of this gang, who exploited vulnerabilities in customer verification processes to carry out the thefts. This incident highlights potential weaknesses in the security measures used by telecommunications companies to protect user data and prevent identity theft.

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