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Israeli Police Thwart Iranian Spy Recruitment via Social Media
Israeli police announced they foiled an Iranian attempt to recruit spies using platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook, often employing blackmail tactics. This marks the latest in a series of such foiled operations.
8 May, 10:00 — 8 May, 10:00
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Israeli police say Iran using WhatsApp, Facebook, blackmail to recruit spies as latest attempt foiled
Iran allegedly uses WhatsApp, Facebook, and blackmail to recruit Israeli spies, with payments ranging from $21 to $300,000 across various networks.
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Israeli police say Iran using WhatsApp, Facebook, blackmail to recruit spies as latest attempt foiled
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