Identity Theft by Phone: The SIM Swap Scam
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Hackers can hijack your phone number to bypass 2FA and drain your accounts. Learn how SIM swapping works and protect yourself!
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Stop SIM Swappers
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Contact your carrier to add a PIN or password required for any SIM changes
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Switch from SMS 2FA to authenticator apps like Google Authenticator or Authy
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Use unique, strong passwords for carrier accounts and don't reuse them
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Monitor your phone for sudden loss of service - it may signal a SIM swap in progress
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Enable account alerts for banking and email to catch unauthorized access early
