Related video above: Payment app tips to avoid being a victim of scammingThe FBI is issuing a warning about a new scam that's costing victims millions of dollars.A news release from the FBI alerts ...

Sophisticated scams that hijack your mobile phone and gain access to money accounts are surging, the FBI said in an alert. The number of "SIM swapping" complaints jumped to a whopping 1,611 in 2021 ...

(WSPA) – Imagine someone stealing your phone number without ever having access to your phone. The FBI warns SIM card swapping is a scam that’s on the rise, and the simple theft can give scammers just ...

(NEXSTAR) – The FBI issued an alert Tuesday warning of a massive spike in so-called “SIM swap” crimes over the last year. Investigators are warning mobile carriers and the public of the scheme, which ...

SIM swapping gives fraudsters access to your cell phone number and any incoming messages you receive. That can make it easier for them to hack into your accounts, including your bank account, using ...

Scams and cyberattacks have gotten a lot more sophisticated over the years. This is why many online services are relying on security measures like two-factor authentication (2FA) as a way to protect ...

Your phone number could be stolen, giving thieves access to your accounts. Robert Ross had never heard of the crime of “SIM swapping” until he became a victim. “I saw a notification for a withdrawal ...