A crafty fraudster has been locked up for trying to snatch train passengers’ personal info using a high-tech ‘SMS blaster’ hidden in a suitcase at Victoria station.
Suspicious Suitcase Sparks Police Action
On July 1, 2025, a commuter on the Victoria line got a dodgy text message claiming to be from Parcel Mail, asking them to click a link to “update delivery details” for a package.
Luckily, the passenger knew all about ‘SMS blasters’ and got suspicious when they spotted Kong Ji Chen, 31, hanging around the platform with a large green suitcase — not boarding any train or leaving the station.
DC Adrienne Curzon said: “Chen targeted thousands of commuters, trying to steal their data. Thanks to quick-thinking members of the public and close work with mobile operators and cyber experts, we stopped him before more people fell victim.”
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She urged the public to stay alert and report suspicious activity: “If you see something that doesn’t look right, text us on 61016.”
Don’t get caught out — stay sharp on the platforms!
