Helpdesk Scammers Making House Calls: Dutch Arrests
🟡 Medium | Source: The Register — Security Dutch police have arrested six individuals, including a 15-year-old, suspected of running a helpdesk fraud operation that combined phone-based social engineering with in-person house visits to convince victims their bank accounts were compromised. By physically attending victims’ homes, fraudsters added a veneer of legitimacy to their scams, making it easier to extract banking credentials or cash. The case highlights an escalating tactic where cybercriminals blur the line between online fraud and physical deception. ...