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Threat Library / Financial & Banking Fraud

high🇮🇳 India focus

SIM Swap & Mobile Number Takeover

An attacker takes control of your mobile number — through a fraudulent replacement SIM, port-out or eSIM transfer — and uses it to receive your OTPs, resetting banking, e-mail and crypto accounts.

Owner Cyber Safe India Editorial TeamFirst published 13 Aug 2026Last reviewed 16 Sep 2026Jurisdiction India + global contextEvidence grade B · sourced referenceEmergency routes verified 16 Sep 2026Editorial policyCorrections & change log