Explained: What Is Sim Swapping Scam? How To Protect Yourself?

In sim swapping scam, a scammer manages to get access to your SIM card and trick the network provider into linking your number to the SIM card they have in possession.

A Delhi advocate has claimed that she lost Rs 50 lakh to a “sim swapping scam". As per an Indian Express report, the woman received three missed calls from an unknown number. After she called back from a different number, the person said that it was a courier call. The woman then shared her house address, the report added. After sharing the details, the 35-year-old reportedly got two transaction notifications from her bank. It is length of password that matters most. Add few small caps alphabets too to make one. pic.twitter.com/CATY4gSEPk

Delhi Police's cyber unit said the woman didn't share any information like OTP (one time password) with the scammer.  

What is Sim Swapping Scam?

A scammer manages to get access to your SIM card. They trick the network provider into linking your number to the SIM card they have in possession.