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17/10/2008
Website showing how to commit online fraud shut down |
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Some 60 people have been arrested following the closure of an illegal website that sold personal data and saw criminals exchange tips on how to commit online fraud.
The Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca), described the operation as a "big success" as they confirmed that the site had been shut down yesterday (October 16th).
Some of those arrested in connection with the website were from the UK, according to Soca.
Commenting on the site, Sharon Lemon, told the BBC: "Darkmarket is a one-stop shop for the online criminal.
These aren't geeks we're talking about. These are serious and organised criminals."
The website had been in operation for three years but visitors could only access the site by invitation.
Data from payments group Apacs has shown that fraud losses on UK cards have reached a record high over the first six months of the year.
Apacs said the increase could be attributed to an 11 per cent rise in UK credit and debit cards being used illegally abroad. |
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