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What Is SIM Swapping? Definition | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 7, 2026, 5:38:53 PM

SIM swapping is a fraud in which a criminal persuades or tricks the phone carrier into moving your number to a SIM card they control. They then receive your calls and SMS codes and can break into your bank or work accounts, which is why authenticator apps or passkeys are safer than SMS.

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