SIM swapping is an emerging type of cybercrime in which criminals obtain your mobile phone number. They accomplish this by persuading your carrier to transfer your number to a new SIM card they own. The hostile party will then have easy access to your email, bank account, and other important accounts.
Most individuals now link their accounts to their phone numbers, and if the fraudster also has access to your email and passwords, they have access to your entire digital existence. In the meantime, you can create a SIM transfer PIN. Before moving a number from one SIM card to another, users must get a 6-digit pin from the carrier’s website.
In this guide, we’ll be having a look at how to set up. SIM transfer PIN on every carrier. So, stay tuned as we get started.
Steps to take to Set Up a SIM Transfer PIN on some Notable Carriers
1. Verizon
To set up a SIM transfer PIN on Verizon, follow the steps below;
- Tap the Settings icon in the My Verizon app.
- Toggle on Number Lock.
- Turn on the option for each number you want to see.
- Go to the Number Lock page after logging in.
- Toggle on the numbers you’d like to safeguard.
- Tap Save Changes and you’re done.
2. AT&T
AT&T also gives you several ways to get a number transfer PIN. Here’s how to get yours.
- Log in to the app, then select People & Permissions.
- Scroll down under Transfer phone number and tap Wireless.
- Request a new PIN by tapping the button.
- The PIN will be displayed on the screen. Make a note of it and give it to your new carrier.
3. T-Mobile
To set up a SIM transfer PIN on T-Mobile, follow these steps.
- Go to My T-Mobile and sign in.
- Select Manage Add-ons from the drop-down menu.
- Select Account Takeover Protection from the Services section by scrolling down.
- To save your changes, select Continue at the bottom.
- Keep in mind that you’ll need to be the primary account holder to make these changes, and if you ever want to turn off the function, you’ll have to phone T-Mobile.
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Wrapping it Up
There you have it on how to set up a SIM transfer PIN on every carrier. However, if your carrier does not allow you to use SIM transfer PINs, you still have some security options. Check to see if your carrier has a feature that stops it from being migrated at all, such as the Number Lock feature. If not, almost every provider has a security pin associated with the account. Make sure you have one set up and that it isn’t visible.
