National Police Stop Two Suspects Tied to a Phishing Scheme in Benidorm
The national police report a phishing operation that targeted cardholders in Benidorm. The scheme involved two men, aged 31 and 37, who are believed to be part of a criminal organization dedicated to stealing credit card numbers and CVV codes. After cloning the cards, the suspects allegedly cashed out at local casinos and purchased luxury watches in the city. Authorities estimate the operation generated around 50,000 euros in illicit gains across fifty separate crimes. This summary comes from the Benidorm police and financial crime units.
The investigation began after a string of complaints that revealed suspicious working patterns among the alleged criminals. Victims reportedly received text messages claiming to be from their banks, asking them to provide personal information and card details. The messages were part of a scam designed to harvest card data for cloning and fraudulent use.
As victims noticed unfamiliar transactions, they turned to emergency services for help. The Alicante Economic and Financial Crimes Group took charge of the case, tracing the fraudulent activity back to the two suspects and tying them to at least fifty criminal incidents. The investigation proceeded with coordinated surveillance and data analysis to uncover the breadth of the network and identify additional victims connected to the fraud.
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Police operations led to a search of the residence where the suspects were found. Law enforcement recovered a mobile phone and two SIM cards, which will be scrutinized to locate more victims and shed light on the cybercrime scheme.
National Police authorities urge citizens to remain vigilant and avoid sharing bank information over the phone. Never disclose credit or debit card numbers, passwords, or account details to unknown parties. Banks commonly do not request sensitive data via telephone, and such requests should raise immediate suspicion.