SIM Swap Scams: How Criminals Can Take Over Your Phone Scammers can hijack your phone number by tricking your mobile provider into transferring your number to a new SIM card. Once they gain control, they can intercept security codes, reset your passwords, and access your bank, email, and social media accounts. How it happens: Scammers gather personal information from phishing emails, social media, or data breaches They contact your mobile provider, posing as you Your number gets transferred to t