Do you really know? How do sim swapping scams work?
Aug 12, 2025
Discover the alarming rise of sim swapping scams that give fraudsters control over your phone line. Learn how these schemes work and the shocking financial losses they have caused, including a high-profile case involving Jack Dorsey. The discussion emphasizes essential mobile security tips to safeguard your personal data and prevent becoming a victim. Arm yourself with knowledge to protect against this sneaky form of identity theft!
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Jack Dorsey's SIM Swap Case
- Twitter founder Jack Dorsey fell victim to SIM swapping in 2019.
- The FBI reports Americans lost $68M to SIM swapping in 2021.
Carrier Reps Often Enable Swaps
- Scammers often convince carrier customer-service reps to transfer a victim's number to a new SIM.
- This internal transfer is the key step that gives attackers control of the victim's phone line.
Scammers Harvest Personal Details
- Fraudsters gather personal data via phishing, calls, or buying it on the dark web to impersonate victims.
- They exploit common security answers like mother's maiden name or first school to pass checks.