SIM swap fraud: How criminals hijack your phone and financial accounts

News24 Business15 October 2026 at 17:48

Maya Fisher-French sat down with Thokozani Mvelase, CEO of the Communications Risk Information Centre, to unpack how SIM swap fraud works, why scammers are so desperate to control your mobile number, and how you can safeguard yourself.
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