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Scammers hijacking UK social media accounts drive 400% fraud rise
Original: Money stolen by scammers hijacking UK social media accounts rises 400% By Rupert Jones Many cases involve criminals usin
Money stolen through scams on hijacked social media accounts in the UK has risen 400%, according to a Guardian report by Rupert Jones. Criminals take over people's profiles and use their identities to sell fake event tickets to friends and family, making the fraud harder to spot. The scale of the increase is prompting warnings about account security and caution when buying tickets through personal contacts online.
Why now: The sharp 400% rise in identity-based social media fraud and its impact on ordinary users make it timely and widely shared.
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Evidence
- Money stolen by scammers hijacking UK social media accounts rises 400% By Rupert Jones Many cases involve criminals using other people’s identities to sell fake event tickets to friends and family https://www. theguardian.com/money/2026/oct… · guardianfeeds@rssfeed.media · 2
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