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Scammers Hijack SIMs to Steal Your Money | Namibia News
Police are sounding the alarm on a dangerous new scam where criminals hijack vulnerable people’s identities to register SIM cards, then use them to steal money from bank accounts — often by recruiting unsuspecting youth in rural areas. Fraudsters are also flooding victims with fake notifications and urgent calls promising big rewards, preying on trust and emotion to extract personal data or cash. Authorities warn that incomplete reports — like missing text messages or notification numbers — hinder investigations, while telecoms like MTC are tightening security, firing staff linked to scams…
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