Fcc Tries To Combat Sim Swapping And Port Out Scams
The FCC states it has gotten numerous complaints from people who have suffered distress and financial harm from these scams. According to a press release, the organization wants carriers to adopt more secure authentication methods whenever a customer tries to move a phone number to a new device or carrier. The FCC also wants carriers to notify users immediately whenever a SIM card is changed or a port request is made on a customer’s account....