Police have taken down a gang accused of using a technology service that helped criminals use fraudulent text messages to steal from victims.

Worldwide, 37 people have been arrested and police are contacting victims.

The technology allowed scammers without technical skills to bombard victims with messages designed to trick them into making payments online.

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