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Can someone hack your phone with just your phone number? The truth might shock you.

More than 60% of ALL cyber attacks start on mobile devices.

Once a scammer knows your phone number, they can send you scam texts, trick you into downloading malware or spyware, or use social engineering attacks to steal your personal and financial information.

All of this can lead to identity theft and financial fraud.

HOW DO SCAMMERS GET YOUR PHONE NUMBER?

It was leaked in a data breach
You posted it on social media (or it’s attached to your profile)
They tricked you into giving it up in a phishing scam
They bought it on the Dark Web
They listened in on you in public (aka “Shoulder surfing”)
They found it in your stolen mail

WHAT CAN HACKERS DO WITH YOUR PHONE NUMBER?

1. Rerouting your texts or calls to THEIR phone — scammers trick your phone carrier into rerouting your calls and messages to their phone. This gives them access to your sensitive information and even 2FA codes.

2. Send you text message scams — fraudsters send malicious texts that look legitimate, but are designed to steal your personal information.

3. Blackmail using your personal data — if a scammer has access to sensitive photos, videos, or information, they can blackmail you over the phone.

4. Preying on your family — scammers will “spoof” your phone number and message your family or friends, making it look like the text is coming from you.

HOW TO SECURE YOUR PHONE NUMBER FROM SCAMMERS

Lock your SIM with your phone carrier to stop scammers from taking over your phone number.
Never click links in text messages.
Use biometric security (like fingerprint ID) to secure your phone.
Doublecheck all websites to make sure they’re not phishing scams.
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