SIM swapping victim gets $38,000 back after months-long fight with Bank of America

SIM swapping victim gets $38,000 back after months-long fight with Bank of America

A Bank of America customer says he has been refunded thousands of dollars that a suspected fraudster drained from his account in the middle of the night during a SIM-swapping attack.Retrieving the money was a huge win for us and we really appreciated your help, said Justin Chan in an interview with Team 10.Last year, Team 10 reported that Carlsbad police were investigating after a suspected fraudster was able to drain $38,000 from Chans bank acc…

Bank of America Customer Recovers $38,000 Lost in SIM Swapping Attack

A Bank of America customer has recovered $38,000 following a months-long dispute over funds stolen through a SIM swapping attack. The incident adds to a growing pattern of such attacks, which according to FBI reports cost victims $48 million in 2023 alone. The victim fell prey to a SIM swapping scheme, where attackers gained control of their phone number, enabling them to intercept verification codes sent by Bank of America. The unauthorized acc…

Senior Duped in SIM Swap Fraud; Accused Nabbed in Nagpur

Nagpur: A 70-year-old resident of Hazari Pahad fell victim to a SIM swap fraud in which a fraudster attempted to use his mobile number to access bank details. The accused has been arrested by Gittikhadan Police. The victim, Murlidhar Mahadeorao Gajbhiye, who owns Shri Sant Gajanan Celebration Hall in Dabha, was approached by Sattar Kutubuddin Ansari (50), a resident of Bhandhe Plot, Umred Road, on April 21 under the pretext of booking the hall. …