Technology · Bangladesh Bureau
Fraudsters Impersonate MPs, Demand Urgent Money Transfers
Criminals have compromised mobile phone numbers belonging to several parliamentarians and are using them to conduct scam operations targeting the MPs' contacts. The fraudulent calls request immediate fund transfers, prompting authorities to warn the public about the emerging threat.
LSN Bangladesh ·
A sophisticated fraud scheme has emerged targeting high-profile members of parliament, with criminals gaining unauthorized access to their phone numbers to conduct financial scams. The perpetrators are contacting individuals in the lawmakers' contact lists, impersonating the MPs and urgently requesting money transfers under various pretexts.
The fraudulent calls typically employ time-sensitive pressure tactics, instructing recipients to send funds quickly without verification. Victims have reported receiving messages and calls claiming emergencies or urgent business transactions require immediate payment, a common approach used by international scam networks.
The compromised phone numbers indicate a breach in telecommunications security or mobile account credentials. Authorities have not yet disclosed how many parliamentarians have been affected or the total value of funds lost through the scheme.
Official sources have urged citizens to verify requests for money through alternative contact methods before making any transfers. The public has been advised to immediately report suspicious calls or messages claiming to originate from lawmakers or other officials, particularly those demanding urgent financial transactions.
Investigations into the breach are reportedly underway. Affected MPs have been advised to change their passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and inform their contacts about the compromise to prevent further fraudulent activity.