A SIM swapping scam occurs when a fraudster convinces your mobile carrier to transfer your phone number to a new SIM type they control. With access to your number, they intercept calls and texts, potentially compromising your two-factor authentication (2FA) codes. This allows them to reset passwords and access your email, banking, and social media accounts, leading to significant financial and personal data losses.
To protect your SIM and number from such scams, it is essential to activate account lock. Learn how to enable this security feature here.
