Investigations — Deep Dives Into UK Scam Operations
Stories of ethical hackers, researchers, and communities fighting back against scammers worldwide.
Security researchers tracked a pig butchering operation in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. They gained access to the call centre CRM system through a vulnerable web portal, extracting victim lists, conversation scripts, and money trail data. The findings were shared with law enforcement across 12 countries.
Scam baiters deliberately engage with scammers to waste their time and resources. YouTube channels like Kitboga, Scammer Payback, and Jim Browning have millions of subscribers watching them hack into scammers computers and expose their operations.
OSINT investigators use publicly available data to locate scam call centres worldwide. They analyse phone numbers, VoIP records, satellite imagery, and social media to pinpoint exact buildings. Data is passed to local authorities. 25+ call centres raided in 2026.
A Telegram channel selling fake DPD and Royal Mail SMS templates was identified. The channel contained phishing links, hosting guides, and customer support for scammers. Reported to NCSC. Channel and infrastructure removed within 48 hours.
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