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Sim-swap fraud: the chilling scam that can empty your bank account

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April 04, 2024
Mia Wallace - LA Post

A north London teacher's harrowing experience serves as a dire warning about a rapidly growing form of fraud - Sim-Swap Fraud; that can leave victims penniless within minutes. Angela Nevin* found herself at the mercy of scammers who exploited identity information she had provided to a lettings agent first to hijack her mobile phone and then empty her bank accounts. Her cautionary tale underscores the risks of sharing personal data and highlights vulnerabilities that consumers and financial institutions must urgently address.

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