Scam patterns
SIM-swap attacks
A phone number is moved to an attacker-controlled SIM or eSIM.
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Overview
A phone number is moved to an attacker-controlled SIM or eSIM.
Why it matters
SMS recovery can unlock email, cloud and exchange accounts.
What to check
Use phishing-resistant authentication and preserve carrier and login timelines.