São Paulo Police Bust Clandestine SMS Scam Operation

São Paulo Police Discover SMS Scam Center, Seize Equipment São Paulo, Brazil – In a significant development in the fight against cybercrime, São Paulo police uncovered a sophisticated operation responsible for sending thousands of fraudulent text messages. The operation was based in an empty apartment in the city center, near Avenida Paulista. Authorities seized a device capable of simultaneously distributing mass text messages containing links to malicious websites. "With just a laptop and a portable digital antenna, criminals remotely sent texts claiming debts or suspended driver's licenses," explained Filipe Gonçalves, a reporter at the scene. "Clicking the link installed a virus allowing access to electronic apps and password changes." This is the fifth such operation discovered in the greater São Paulo area in under a year. While no arrests have been made in this instance, police are actively pursuing the perpetrators. Filipe Soares Dutra Sousa, a delegate involved in the investigation, emphasized the importance of public awareness and caution when dealing with suspicious messages. He stated, "This clandestine antenna can disrupt the official network and send fake signals, leading to the installation of malware on victims' phones." The discovery underscores the need for continued vigilance and education in preventing SMS scams. The police's ongoing investigation holds promise for bringing those responsible to justice.