Money stolen by scammers hijacking UK social media accounts rises 400%
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Official UK data from the City of London police's Report Fraud service shows that money stolen through email and social media account hacking rose from £1.2m in 2024-25 to £6.3m in the 2025-26 financial year. Criminals are hijacking accounts to impersonate users, frequently selling fake event tickets to friends and family or using emergency text scams.
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