How to stop criminals from taking over your phone and financial accounts
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February 12, 2022

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SIM swapping is one of the most dangerous phone hacks - And it's on the rise

SIM swapping is one of the most dangerous phone hacks - And it's on the rise

SIM swapping is an old trick used by scammers to gain unauthorized access to your mobile phone and online accounts. Not only do they have access to your number, but also all communication that it receives. Cases have alarmingly increased recently, so here's what you need to know and how to protect your accounts.

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