(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 ...

Criminals don't need a physical SIM card to make the swap. In most cases, they call the mobile carrier and impersonate a victim. Here's how to protect yourself.

Try the same SIM card on another device. If none of this works for you, contact your carrier and order a new SIM card or switch to an eSIM. What is a virtual SIM card & how to get one? An eSIM is an ...