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Why do hoaxes come from abroad?
Sending hoax emails from outside the UK makes it significantly harder for law enforcement, like the PSNI, to trace and prosecute the perpetrators. Different international laws and data regulations create complex jurisdictional challenges, allowing senders to operate with a lower risk of being caught.
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