The fraudster - now jailed - tried to steal the personal information of train users using an ‘SMS blaster’ hidden in a large suitcase at Victoria station.

On July 1, 2025, a passenger received a spam text message while taking the Victoria line.

The text asked for personal information (Image: BTP)

The text claimed to be from Parcel Mail and asked the receiver to click on a link to update their delivery details for a package.

Fortunately, this passenger was familiar with ‘SMS blasters’.

He grew suspicious of Chen when he noticed him loitering on the platform with a large suitcase - not getting on any trains or leaving the platform.

British Transport Police officers were called and arrived at Victoria Underground station where Chen was found sitting on a bench next to a large green sui

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