Coverage dated October 12, 2026 to October 13, 2026
How to avoid a SIM swap scam
Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
You’ve probably deleted a shady text message or two without a second thought, and blocking spam email from strangers feels second nature by now. But would you recognize the signs of a SIM swap scam? Also called SIM hijacking, this form of account takeover is more common than ever.
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You’ve probably deleted a shady text message or two without a second thought, and blocking spam email from strangers feels second nature by now. But would you recognize the signs of a SIM swap scam? Also called SIM hijacking, this form of account takeover is more common than ever.
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