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Mobile fraud: Thieves 'shoulder surfing' victims to steal phones
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65456325

"Criminals are getting smarter at targeting victims to gain access to
banking apps on mobile phones, a senior UK fraud officer has said.

Detective Superintendent John Roch says the technology behind the apps
is secure but criminals are getting better at exploiting human behaviour.

Thieves typically "shoulder surf" victims to catch them entering their
PIN before stealing the phone.

The financial impact of the crime can be enormous."

Goes on to tell of one man losing £22,000

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