“But don’t worry, we will be providing a new SIM to you for free.”
Sample conversation:
- Good afternoon, this is Jerome from xxx Telecom.
- Right now, we are improving our network so you will need a new SIM to continue to enjoy our service.
- But don’t worry, we will be providing a new SIM to you for free.
- Just text “activate” to 2366.
- We will send you a number password through text.
- Just text the password to 09xx-xxxx and the new SIM will be delivered to you within 30 minutes.
Things to note:
- Call from unregistered number
- Caller introduces himself as a telecom employee
- Mention of network improvement to add a sense of legitimacy
- Mention of needing the new SIM to continue the service to force the recipient to comply
Sample conversation was created to reflect a similar case.
Tags: SIM Swap Scam, Vishing
