利多省居民在使用一次性密码时, 在SIM交换诈骗中损失了数千美元. Ontario residents lose thousands in SIM-swap scams after sharing one-time passcodes.

通过SIM交换的诈骗案在安大略省起, 受害者因分享一次性密码而损失了数万美元. A surge in SIM-swap scams across Ontario has led to victims losing tens of thousands of dollars after sharing one-time passcodes. 骗子假装是可信的组织, 以欺骗人们透露通过短信发送的安全密码. Fraudsters impersonate trusted organizations to trick people into revealing security codes sent via text, which are then used to hijack phone numbers and gain access to banking and email accounts. 攻击者将受害者的号码传输到他们控制的设备, Once the code is shared, attackers transfer the victim’s number to a device they control, locking the victim out. 据报道, 一名彼得堡居民损失了5万5000美元. One case involved a Peterborough resident losing $55,000. 专家说犯罪分子利用过去的个人数据冒充受害者. Experts say criminals use personal data from past breaches to impersonate victims. 红旗包括突然失去电话服务或意外的登录警报. Red flags include sudden loss of phone service or unexpected login alerts. 如果怀疑有SIM交换, 应立即联系电信供应商和银行. Authorities urge people to never share codes and to contact their provider and bank immediately if they suspect a SIM swap.