according to Mario Nawfal, social media hacking attacks in the UK have surged, with the number of related cases rising from 22,530 in 2023 to 35,434 in 2024. Hackers typically take over social media or email accounts, impersonate users, and deceive their friends into providing security codes.

Blockchain detective ZachXBT stated that the UK has relatively low penalties for cybercrime, and even if scams are reported, criminals often do not face substantial punishment. In addition, law enforcement agencies also face issues of resource shortages when dealing with such cases.