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Learn morePhone borrowing scams occur when individuals, often posing as strangers in distress, ask to borrow your phone under the guise of making an urgent call or sending an emergency text. Instead, the scammer will use deceptive actions while on your phone to steal private information. Here’s how to recognize these scams and what to do if you fall victim to one.
A phone borrowing scam typically happens in a public place, such as streets, cafés, or transportation hubs, where the scammer appears to be in a predicament, like having a dead battery or a lost phone. The scammer’s goal is to gain temporary control over your phone to commit fraud. Here are the primary methods used in these scams:
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Learning how to recognize the signs of a phone borrowing scam can help you prevent the loss of personal information. Be wary if a stranger does one of more of the following:
Here are several steps you can take to protect yourself from phone borrowing scams:
If you suspect that you’ve been a victim of a phone borrowing scam, take immediate action to mitigate any additional loss:
Phone borrowing scams exploit the convenience and accessibility of our personal devices. Staying informed is a great way to protect yourself against scam tactics and the loss of any private information.
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