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SIM swap scam

Coverage of SIM swap scam in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 27 · 12:45 UTCMost recent: Jul 17 · 06:04 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Verizonorganization1SIM/device changetopic1Kyraperson1American Bankers Associationorganization1two-factor authenticationtopic1Google Authenticatororganization1Microsoft Authenticatororganization1West Plains, Missouriplace1SMS-based multi-factor authenticationtopic1
Recent coverage
  • SECURITYJul 17 · 06:04 UTCR/SCAMS
    [USA] Victim of Sim Swap Scam, what do I do now?

    A victim of a SIM swap scam received a notification about a SIM/device change request on their Verizon account. The user cannot immediately report the incident due to Verizon’s fraud line not being open 24/7 and has taken steps to secure their accounts.

  • SECURITYMay 27 · 12:45 UTCFOX NEWS
    Are bank text codes enough to protect you?

    Text or email codes for bank security are better than passwords alone but are not the strongest options due to risks like SIM swap scams. Experts recommend using authenticator apps for stronger two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect accounts from scammers intercepting codes.