Authorities are cautioning the public about SMS "blaster" scams that facilitate the sending of fraudulent texts without needing personal phone numbers. A recent case involved a man jailed for over a year for using such a device to send messages impersonating trusted organizations, highlighting the growing threat of smishing attacks.

Police have shut down a fraudulent trading platform that misled users into investing their money, resulting in significant financial losses. The operation involved multiple complaints from victims who were unable to withdraw their funds, prompting law enforcement action to prevent further scams.