Fake LMRA mobile-service app collects identity data and SMS
Channel
SMS · Social media · Website · Application
Target
Individuals
Documented campaign
How the approach works
Advertisements and texts lead to a fake app offering government services. It requests CPR and phone details followed by further identity fields, and forwards incoming SMS to its operator.
What they wanted
Collect identity data and SMS; financial motive inferred by researchers
Reported outcome
Technical collection behaviour documented. Financial losses not independently established.
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