Warning Issued Over New 'Hi Mum' Heatwave Text Scam

A warning has been issued regarding a new 'hi mum' text scam circulating in Britain, where fraudsters impersonate a child suffering from heat stress to trick parents into sending money.

9 Jul, 13:33 — 9 Jul, 13:33

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The IndependentMostly Factual58d ago

Warning over new heatwave-themed ‘hi mum’ text scam sent to British phones

Fraudsters impersonate a son or daughter claiming to suffer heat stress to con parents out of money

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Warning Issued Over New 'Hi Mum' Heatwave Text Scam

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