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AT&T worker jailed for 16 months over SIM-swap scam

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An AT&T store worker has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for his role in a SIM-swap scam. The worker, identified as Markela, was involved in facilitating these scams, which aimed to cause intended losses of $600,000. He reportedly received less than $4,000 for his participation in the scheme. The sentencing was handed down by US District Judge John Brodsky in Manhattan, following prosecution by Federal Prosecutors in New York. AI

RANK_REASON This is a report of a criminal conviction related to a scam that uses telecommunications infrastructure, not a core AI development.

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AT&T worker jailed for 16 months over SIM-swap scam

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 (AF) ·

    AT&T store worker gets 16 months inside for SIM-swap side hustle

    Phone shop staffer claimed he was paid less than $4k for in his part attacks leading to combined intended losses of $600,000

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