What is SIM-swap fraud and what are the signs?

[pgn]

Probably no bad thing to post this, info published today on BBC website:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c14g47vmkevo.amp

"Warning signs of SIM swapping include sudden loss of mobile service, unexpected text messages or emails about account changes, inability to access accounts or unauthorised transactions."

O2's advice below:

https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/fraud-scams-and-unwanted-calls/scam-calls-and-messages

The Forum guide below:

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[Oxonian]

The BBC article is informative @pgn ; thank you for highlighting it. 👍

[Cleoriff]

Interesting, although worrying info @pgn 😠