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Text message scam targets mother, separate Snapchat threat reported

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Text message scam targets mother, separate Snapchat threat reported
Key Points
  • A woman was targeted by a text message scam where someone impersonated her son
  • The scam involved claims of a new phone and BankID issues requiring bill payment
  • A separate incident involved threats and instructions given on Snapchat

The text message scam, reported by major media, involved a message sent in September last year where the sender pretended to be the woman's son. The message stated that the 'son' had a new phone, encountered problems with BankID, and required assistance in paying a bill. It remains unknown if any money was lost or harm occurred from this incident, and whether authorities are investigating.

Separately, major media reports indicate that a person was threatened and instructed on Snapchat. The specific nature of the threats and instructions, as well as the identity of the victim, have not been disclosed. It is unclear if this Snapchat incident is related to the text message scam or if authorities are looking into it.

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