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Patricia lost service on her cell phone. The next morning, she was out thousands of dollars. In this episode, we break down a real-life example of how quick and vicious SIM-card swapping scandals can really be.ย
We walk through:
- What SIM swap scams are and how they work
- Warning signs to look out for
- Why banks and carriers sometimes fail to stop fraud quickly
- The timeline of how the money was stolenย
- What to do immediately if you think youโre being hackedย
- Practical steps to protect your accounts
Hereโs how to protect your phone number now before a SIM swap scam gives hackers the keys to your accounts.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who uses their phone for banking, social media, or authentication codes.
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- How to avoid SIM card scams
- How SIM swapping led to a $1.8M cyber fraud case
- 9 ways scammers can use your phone number to try to trick you
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