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NEW YORK, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (Feature Impact) The first sign is unexpectedly losing access to your cell phone. Soon after, when you connect to Wi-Fi, the gravity of the situation sinks in: a criminal has gained access to your cell phone number and is trying to siphon money from your credit cards and bank accounts.<\/p>\n

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The scam is called SIM swapping, or SIM hijacking, and it\u2019s a concern for law enforcement in the United States and abroad as more than 5,000 people have reported SIM swapping scams to the FBI since 2022. Older adults, caregivers and families can benefit from understanding the warning signs of SIM swapping and taking simple security steps to prevent it from happening.<\/p>\n

How SIM swapping works<\/strong>
A SIM card, or its digital version known as an eSIM, helps connect a phone number to a carrier network. In a SIM swapping scam, a criminal collects basic information about their victim, such as their name, birthdate and address, to try to move the victim\u2019s phone number to a SIM card or eSIM profile the criminal controls.<\/p>\n

Once complete, the scammer gains access to accounts you may be logged into on your phone, such as bank accounts or credit card apps, without touching your phone or being near you.<\/p>\n

How to protect yourself from SIM swapping scams<\/strong>
Preparation is the best protection against SIM swapping. Cell phone users should use strong, unique passwords for each online account \u2013 password managers are a helpful tool in creating complex and randomized passwords. Use two-factor authentication where it\u2019s offered; this adds an extra layer of security when accessing sensitive accounts.<\/p>\n

Next, consumers should protect personal information they share online, whether on social media or in texts or emails asking for identifying data, such as PIN numbers, birthdates or one-time security codes. Be wary of anyone pushing you to share personal information, particularly if they\u2019re pushy with their request or make it sound urgent.<\/p>\n

Check your mobile carrier to see if it offers SIM protection. For example, Verizon<\/a> customers can toggle on a protection feature on the carrier\u2019s website or app to lock lines on their account to help prevent SIM changes.<\/p>\n

If you get an unprompted notification that your SIM has been changed, or otherwise suspect you\u2019ve been targeted in a SIM swapping scam, contact your banks immediately and have them freeze your accounts, including ones the criminals may not have targeted yet. Next, work with your cell phone provider to help regain access to your mobile device. If you\u2019re able, share as much information as possible with law enforcement so they can investigate, or at least document trends, in how often this scam occurs.<\/p>\n

To find more advice to protect against smartphone scams, visit Verizon.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of Shutterstock<\/p>\n

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