What if a scammer has your address and phone number?

#1 · June 13, 2025, 1:27 am

By claiming they lost their phone and providing your address for verification, they may be able to persuade the carrier to activate a new SIM card for your account. That lets the scammer take control of your phone number, access your calls and texts, and potentially even obtain your two-factor authentication codes

How did someone randomly get my phone number?

Scammers can get your phone number through people search sites, social media, data breaches, the dark web, or social engineering. Here's how scammers can get your phone number: Social media: You might be oversharing on social media by including a phone number on your public profile

What if a scammer has your address and phone number?

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