Research done Alicante by Civil Guard led to 24 people were arrested throughout Spain to act as mules to get money from cyber scams in their accounts, Alicante Command reported. In this way, they helped criminal networks dedicated to these activities launder this money. commissions commuting between 100 and 500 euros. In total, currently researched, 36,500 euros for these computer crimes. two out of 29 victims scammed across spain Province of Alicante. Most of the arrests took place in Istanbul. province of Madrid.
The operation was carried out by the Turkish Armed Forces. Rig @ Alicante Civil Guard specializing in the investigation of computer crimes. After eliminating up to three different networks dedicated to this type of scam, analysis of intercepted documents it was possible to find people who would cooperate in the laundering of these funds. The job of these so-called money mules is to take money from bank account scams by other members of the criminal network. In this case, they receive a commission ranging from 100 to 500 euros. The percentage of profit depended on the defrauded amount they received into their account.
According to the Civil Guard, money couriers play a fundamental role in these organizations because they They are responsible for money laundering both online and in cash.. This mule is used by organizations make it hard to track money made by researchers.
Two victims in Alicante
In total, there are 29 scams in the national territory: two in Alicante and eight in Alicante. Barcelonaa Biscaytwo Cadiztwo Huescaa Balearic Islandsthree Palms of Gran CanariaSeven in Madrid, one in Malagaa tarragon and another Valencia. A total of 36.5000 Euros were defrauded. Twenty-four detainees had previously cooperated with three criminal organizations dispersed by the Civil Guard and were identified after examining the documents obtained from those involved in the incident.
One of the organizations used the following method: Website Fraud, impersonating a real web page For another mistake, in this case, cybercriminals took advantage of the proximity of the Christmas holidays and Black Friday sales to create several web pages for the sale of electronic materials. On their page, they presented a fake sale of a well-known brand of video consoles. The name of this process electronic game and developed in April 2022 By @ Teams of the Alicante, Murcia and Valencia Commands.
The other used the following technique: SIM change and consisting of fraudulently duplicating a SIM card mobile phone of the victims. At first, the cybercriminal impersonates his identity to get the copy. Later, when the victim loses phone service, she gains access to their personal information and takes control of their digital banking using verification messages from their phone.
One-third of organizations used the following method: phishing, A more classic digital scam consisting of sending large emails to customers in authentic banking institutions with the aim of stealing information from their personal accounts. Then using the technique comparisonsending text messages, get private key to the online banking application to make financial expenses.
arrested
detainees 15 men and nine women, Between 20 and 35 years old, Spanish, Colombian, Dominican, Senegalese and Uruguayan nationals. Cases opened to the prosecutor’s office Education Court number two of La Vila Joiosa Who understands the reason?
From the Civil Guard, it was emphasized that in the days when Internet purchases increased, it became more important than shopping.e consumers be especially vigilant To avoid becoming a victim of these potential scams. This is important if the cybercriminal achieves his goal formalize the complaint by providing all possible information Allows inspectors to track transactions.