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   Bill Horne to All   
   T-Mobile implementing a new security fea   
   13 Dec 22 12:50:57   
   
   From: malQRMassimilation@gmail.com   
      
   SIM swaps continue to be a problem for wireless users in the country.   
   And one way to address the issue is by looking for ways to improve how   
   these are done. T-Mobile disabled its self-service SIM swap last month   
   so they could start implementing an extra security measure against such   
   requests. And while the self-service step has been disabled, users had   
   to contact support to complete the process.   
      
   Thankfully, T-Mobile has found a way to make SIM swap requests more   
   secure. As reported by The T-Mo Report, the Un-carrier has a new SIM   
   block service that will allow customers to block their line or entire   
   account from getting a SIM charge. The report reveals that a SIM can   
   only be changed once a block is disabled. If a SIM block is active, the   
   customer needs to verify the request with a one-time passcode sent via   
   email or as an SMS to an existing line. As a customer, you can access   
   the new SIM block feature via the T-Mobile app or the My T-Mobile website.   
      
   https://www.tmonews.com/2022/12/t-mobile-implementing-a-new-secu   
   ity-feature-for-sim-swap-requests/   
      
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