Fraud website run in UK used to fleece up to 70,000 Brits taken down by cops in huge operation at 37...

AN ONLINE fraud website used by cyber crooks to fleece victims on an industrial scale has been smashed by cops, it can be revealed today.LabHost provided tools for tricksters across the globe to set up phishing trawls luring computer users into revealing personal information and bank details.Up to 70,000 people in Britain fell victim to the site’s scams and 480,000 card numbers and 64,000 PIN’s were obtained from across the world.

LabHost even provided templates and an easy to follow tutorial allowing would-be fraudsters with limited IT knowledge to use the service.By the beginning of this year, more than 40,000 fraudulent sites had been created through LabHost and 2,000 users were registered. Met deputy commissioner Dame Lynne Owens, said: “You are more likely to be a victim of fraud than any other“Our collective approach should ensure suspects feel that same level of distrust in their own criminal environment.”“They believe they can hide behind digital identities and platforms such as LabHost and have absolute confidence these sites are impenetrable by policing.

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Over 15,000 People in Greater Manchester Fall Victim to FraudA total of 15,623 people from Greater Manchester were victims of fraud in the last year, with the most common category being 'Online Shopping and Auction' fraud. Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, managed by the City of London Police, logged these incidents.
Source: MENnewsdesk - 🏆 23. / 69 Read more »

Warning for Brits travelling to Spain as new rule could spell 'tragedy' for summer holidaysBe warned.
Source: MetroUK - 🏆 13. / 82 Read more »

Three-week passport warning to Brits as application fees set to riseThe price hikes will apply to both children and adults, as well as fast track and same day applications
Source: LiveLancs - 🏆 10. / 87 Read more »

Brits warned over Canary Islands £2,000 fines due to little-known ruleA wave of fines have been handed out in the Canary Islands to people who refuse to rent out their holiday properties to tourists
Source: nottslive - 🏆 96. / 52 Read more »

Warning to Brits travelling to Spain amid all inclusive drink limitsNo more unlimited poolside cocktails.
Source: MetroUK - 🏆 13. / 82 Read more »

We must grab back control of Brits’ data from China – our national security depends on it...Chinese hackers access 40 MILLION Brit voters’ personal details in shocking strike at heart of our democracy
Source: TheSun - 🏆 64. / 61 Read more »