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You've lost the ability to make calls or texts
This is one of the first sign that you could be a victim of SIM swapping. This could mean fraudsters have deactivated your SIM and are using your phone number.
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You receive a notification of activity elsewhere
If your phone provider notifies you that your SIM card or phone number has been activated on a different device.
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You lose access to accounts
If your login credentials suddenly no longer work for things like your banking sites. Contact your bank and other organizations immediately.
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Don't respond to fake emails, text or phone calls, These are ways in which fraudsters use to gather personal information about you
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Be careful what you share on social media, Avoid posting things about yourself or family members birthdates, pet names and schools as these are often questions used to reset passwords.
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If your phone suddenly stops working then inform both your bank and mobile network
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Use unique passwords that only you will know
Social engineering
Social engineering is the way fraudsters manipulate people so that they hand over personal information.
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Fake telephone calls
Fraudsters call often pretending to be from the bank and encourage you to give your personal details, such as PIN, Mobile Banking and card reader codes.
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Security centre
Our hub for all things fraud and scam related. Find out the latest trends
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