How SIM swapping works

SIM swapping is a scam where hackers gain control of your phone number by deceiving your cell service provider. This allows them to access your messages, calls, and data, potentially locking you out of accounts and accessing your bank. To prevent this, limit personal info shared online and set a password or PIN on your cellular account.

What is the primary method scammers use to perform SIM swapping?

• Stealing your phone physically

• Using malware to access your SIM card

• Convincing the service provider that your device is lost or damaged

• Hacking into your phone directly

What can hackers do once they have access to your SIM card?

• Only make calls from your number

• Access your text messages and calls

• Change your phone number

• Only send text messages

How can SIM swapping lead to financial theft?

• By letting hackers change your bank account number

• By enabling hackers to receive verification codes for bank accounts

• By allowing hackers to make expensive calls

• By allowing hackers to withdraw cash from ATMs

What is one recommended way to protect against SIM swapping?

• Set a password or PIN on your cellular account

• Avoid using a smartphone

• Share more personal information online

• Use the same password for all accounts

Why should users limit the amount of personal information shared online?

• To reduce the risk of identity theft

• To save storage space

• To increase internet speed

• To avoid spam emails