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

SIM swapping targets mobile carriers to access victims’ bank accounts, virtual currency accounts and other sensitive information through a few techniques.

Experts have raised the alarm about SIM swapping fraud after the number of recorded scams surged tenfold in a year. There was a 1,055 per cent increase in unauthorised phone SIM swaps in the UK in ...

SIM swapping is a growing crime and it's easy to become a victim. How to stay safe Your phone number could be stolen, giving thieves access to your accounts.