Sim-swap fraud: How your bank account can be emptied by phone

A north London teacher has warned others to be on their guard if their mobile phone suddenly stops working. Fraudsters apparently used the ID information she had given to a lettings agent to first take over her phone and then clean out her bank account. Angela Nevin* says she is still reeling from…#angelanevin #openbanking #o2 #halifax #barclays #observer #hsbc

Source: Reuters: Health - February 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news