T-Mobile data breach and SIM-swap scam: How to protect …
WEBAug 22, 2021 — A scammer who knows your account password can call customer care and ask to have the SIM card linked to your phone number changed to a new SIM card and device, effectively taking over your phone...
SIM Card Swap: How To Stop The SCAM? - T-Mobile Community
WEBJul 28, 2022 — I just learned that fraudsters can get enough information (from online or a phishing email you click on) to get T-Mobile to swap out the SIM card on your phone for one in their possession. After the swap is made over the phone, fraudsters can access your bank accounts, PayPal, crypto accounts and completely wipe you out with next to …
T-Mobile employees report being lured into scamming customers …
WEBApr 15, 2024 — TL;DR. Current and former T-Mobile employees are receiving text messages offering them $300 for every SIM swap they perform. SIM swapping allows a bad actor to gain access to a phone line, which...
Tech security expert warns about sim card scam on T-Mobile …
WEBDec 30, 2021 — Cyber-risk expert talks about latest T-Mobile security hack. The bad guys take control. Then they call your phone company and tell them they want to switch your information to a new phone.
T-Mobile data breach: How to prevent a SIM card swap scam
WEBJan 27, 2023 — After a T-Mobile data breach, customers claim they're paying the price and are being targeted by cybercriminals in a sim card scam.
T-Mobile subscribers should enable this new security feature …
WEBDec 20, 2022 — If you see a message like this but didn't ask for a new SIM card, you're a victim of the SIM swap scam. T-Mobile customers will need to enable the feature via the app or the T-Mobile website. If you don't have the app installed, you can download it for iOS or Android phones by tapping on this link. If you want to use the website, click here.
What to Do If You're Concerned About the T-Mobile Data Breach
WEBAug 16, 2021 — The T-Mobile data breach exposed the personal data of almost 50 million consumers. Consumer Reports shows you how to safeguard your information in the wake of this incident involving the...
How T-Mobile Helps Customers Fight Account Takeover Fraud
WEBOct 29, 2019 — SIM swap fraud happens when a customer’s phone number is assigned to a new SIM card and mobile device without their knowledge or consent. Fraudsters may use the victim’s personal information or mobile account information, including phished passwords or fake IDs, to impersonate the real customer and make the SIM card change.
How to Protect Yourself From SIM Swap Scams - AARP
WEBSep 27, 2021 — Sim swap scams happen when fraudsters call your cellphone provider and report your SIM loss, then steal your personal information. See our prevention tips.
Online Safety Resources | T-Mobile Privacy Center
WEBYour phone’s Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card stores information, like your phone numbers, service details, and, in some cases, text messages. Most phones still use a removable SIM card, but some have a permanent, electronic eSIM chip. There are ways to protect both from scammers.
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