The FBI is issuing a warning about a new scam that’s costing victims millions of dollars. A news release from the FBI alerts mobile carriers and the public about an increase in Subscriber Identity ...

If you haven’t experienced SIM swap fraud, count yourself lucky. It’s a relatively new, sophisticated form of fraud that allows hackers to gain access to bank accounts, credit card numbers, and other ...

Criminals are increasingly using a technique called “SIM swapping” to steal personal information and gain access to your accounts via your phone.

We live in a fast-paced digital world, and smartphones have become a staple of our everyday lives. We rely on the device for everything from communication to banking to controlling all of our ...

SIM-swapping fraud occurs when criminals gain control of a victim's mobile phone number by tricking the network provider into transferring it to a device controlled by the fraudster. This enables ...

Smartphones have been a boon to productivity and convenience. Many consumers have shifted their banking and investment transactions to the time-saving apps on their phones. But along with convenience, ...

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken bold action against cybercriminals who allegedly stole more than $5 million in ...

Verizon now makes it possible for customers to defend against SIM swapping attacks by enabling the free Number Lock protection feature through the My Verizon app or the My Verizon website. Europol ...

Your phone number could be stolen, giving thieves access to your accounts. Robert Ross had never heard of the crime of “SIM swapping” until he became a victim. “I saw a notification for a withdrawal ...

Ah, here we go again - more evidence that crypto is nothing but a glorified scam playground for con artists! I mean, who could have guessed? A fake announcement, a couple of text messages, and ...

The fraud involves criminals gaining control of a victim's mobile phone number [PA Media] A growing number of cyber-criminals are collecting personal information shared on social media to hijack ...