Fraudsters exploiting hacked email and social media accounts to impersonate victims have seen their thefts surge by over 400% in the past year, according to UK crime data. The scams often target trusted contacts by selling counterfeit tickets to high-demand events—like sold-out concerts—under the victim’s stolen identity. Authorities warn that criminals are increasingly leveraging compromised accounts to manipulate friends and family into handing over money. The rise highlights growing risks as cybercrime tactics evolve alongside digital communication habits.
Many cases involve criminals using other people’s identities to sell fake event tickets to friends and familyThe total amount stolen by criminals who hack into people’s emails and social media accounts and then pretend to be them has risen by more than 400% in a year, official UK data shows.In many cases, the scammers are hijacking people’s accounts in order to use their identity to sell fake event tickets – such as to sold-out gigs – to unsuspecting friends and family. Continue reading...
