“We will be providing a new 5G SIM for free, with the same number.”

Sample conversation:

• Hello, this is Dennis from xxx Telecom.
• We are upgrading our network to the latest 5G network to serve you better.
• That means your data will be much faster, and your signal will be stronger.
• So that you can use the new network, you will need to change your SIM to 5G also.
• We will be providing a new 5G SIM for free, with the same number.
• 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 upgrade 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