Hongkonger arrested over SMS scam using radio jammer to show official ‘#’ sign

Hongkonger arrested over SMS scam using radio jammer to show official ‘#’ sign

[South China Morning Post] - 02/19/2025

Police record 28 complaints from alleged victims who received messages purporting to be from government, delivery firms and others.



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