09-11-2019 22:47 via toronto.ctvnews.ca

Police warn of new 'SIM swapping' scam that could empty your bank accounts

TORONTO -- Ontario residents are being warned of a new scam called "SIM swapping" that allows fraudsters to steal your personal information and even empty your bank accounts. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said through the scam, fraudsters have the potential to access your social media accounts, calendar, contacts and money. Police said scammers can even apply for credit in your name or impersonate you to defraud your entire contact list. How the scam works Police said fraudsters will call
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