Children scammed on Snapchat for cheap iPhones

At least seventy minors aged 13 to 17 were scammed on Snapchat through fake ads offering expensive phones for just 5 euros. The victims unknowingly subscribed to costly phone plans and never received the promised phones.

The scam was orchestrated by two men from Etten-Leur, who were subsequently arrested. They lured victims with ads on Snapchat, promising high-end phones at an unusually low price. Once the victims clicked on the ads, they were tricked into signing up for expensive phone plans. The scammers pocketed both the phones and the money, leaving the victims with no phone and a costly subscription. Police are advising parents to discuss online fraud with their children to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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