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“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

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