Threat Pulse 62High
Dutch police arrest two over AI-voice NFC relay fraud (about EUR 380,000, 170 victims)
Severity 5ResolvedconfirmedFinanceAI-related

Victims got calls with AI-generated audio warning of suspicious bank activity; a fake bank employee then steered them into NFC relay attacks that drained their accounts. Police say about EUR 380,000 was taken from 170 victims.

What to do: A real bank never asks you to hold your card to your phone or install an app during a call. Hang up and call the number on your card.

· 10 days ago · securityweek.com
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@SecurityWeekverifiedOct 26, 11:51 UTC

Dutch Police Arrest Two Over NFC Relay Attacks That Drained $400,000+ From Bank Accounts

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Dutch police arrest two suspects over NFC relay fraud that stole EUR 380,000 from 170 victims. Police say victims received calls using AI-generated audio that warned of suspicious activity on their bank accounts.

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