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0 pointsrms_returns9y ago0 comments

k. But in boogie2988 case, did the hacker got access to his actual cell phone or just cell number? That's not clear.

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A social engineer goes to the Verizon store and tells customer service that they have lost their cellphone. Customer service deactivates the owner's phone and gives the social engineer a brand new phone that's connected to the owner's account.

rms_returnsOP9y ago

Weird! Don't the Verizon guys do an ID verification that the person requesting the new phone is really who he claims he is?

JohnTHaller9y ago

They apparently didn't in boogie's case.

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