UK Fraudsters Use Homemade Cell Tower for Smishing Campaign

Two arrests made as cybercriminals bypass mobile networks to send scam texts impersonating banks and official organizations.

Fraudsters constructed a DIY mobile phone mast to send scam texts, bypassing network security.
The operation is the first of its kind in the UK, leading to two arrests by City of London Police.
One suspect, Huayong Xu, has been charged and is awaiting a court appearance.
Authorities advise the public to report suspicious texts to the dedicated number 7726.
Mobile network operators, Ofcom, and the National Cyber Security Centre are collaborating on the investigation.