Account Security - Hacking

[Adam]

There has been a lot of recent account hijacking in my industry where I work, specifically in the stealing of money / crypto. This money that is stolen is then used to finance terrorism and other horrific acts that go on around the world each day. This is done by an individual with little to no information about their target (name, address, and simply an email) calling their targets phone companies asking for a SIM card switch. Once the criminal switches the SIM card, they can gain access to all your authentication codes for websites, bank information, and even your Runescape account for recovery. 

 

Unfortunately, telecommunication companies don't have the smartest account reps (most have 1 week of training in India), so your livelihood is basically in their hands.  Strongly suggest calling your phone providers, and telling them that you don't want any SIM card swapping on your phone plan, unless you go into one of their stores with valid ID. 

 

Hopefully this is helpful to everyone ?.

Edited December 19, 2019 by Adam

[dan]

good to know, ty men.

[Real Me]

11 minutes ago, 'twxt said:

good to know, ty men.

 

[Fake Smile]

Thanks for letting us know. Champ.

[Safe]

18 minutes ago, 'twxt said:

good to know, ty men.

 

[A2D]

aight thanks man

[John]

28 minutes ago, 'twxt said:

good to know, ty men.

 

[mpc]

sad but true

[Parm]

ty

[Jordai]

47 minutes ago, Fake Smile said:

Thanks for letting us know. Champ.

 

[ParaCommando]

cheers

[Forced]

not my rs account!!!! ? ty for info man

[Utc]

scary.. ty for heads up

[ceZa]

Will keep it in mind! Thnx

Edited December 19, 2019 by ceZa

[Sir MTR]

2 hours ago, Fake Smile said:

Thanks for letting us know. Champ.

 

[Nando]

Uhm wtf

[Africa11]

we safe?

[Hope]

7 hours ago, 'twxt said:

good to know, ty men.

 

[K2P]

good looks

[Nando]

They also need access to the current sim since provider sends a verification text, not sure if they could email it but the person would need access to the email aswell

[Ryan]

nice topic, thanks for clearing up

[Lawi]

Lol wtf

[Erik]

Foreigners usually safe this some american shit prolly

[Untargetable]

On 12/19/2019 at 12:10 PM, Fake Smile said:

Thanks for letting us know. Champ.

Duly noted