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Message-ID: <20221108174118.GA740008@telecomdigest.us>
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2022 17:41:18 +0000
From: Bill Horne <malQRMassimilation@gmail.com>
Subject: How to stop SIM swap attacks on iPhone with Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, more
The major US carriers have been working to increase account security
to prevent a notorious hack fraudsters use called SIM swapping (or
port-out scam). However, Verizon offers something beyond the
competitors with its "Number Lock" feature. Read on for how to stop
SIM swap attacks on iPhone.
As a refresher, a SIM swap attack is when someone fraudulently
transfers your phone number to a different SIM/phone which can allow
them to access many of your other accounts.
https://9to5mac.com/2022/11/08/stop-sim-swap-attacks-on-iphone/
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Message-ID: <20221108174716.GA740043@telecomdigest.us>
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2022 17:47:16 +0000
From: Bill Horne <malQRMassimilation@gmail.com>
Subject: Should you consider getting home internet service from your
mobile phone company?
Cord-cutting is taking on a whole new meaning
By Mark Huffman
You may use Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile for your mobile phone service,
but would you consider using them to provide your home internet
connection?
An increasing number of consumers have taken that step and telecom
companies are stepping up the competition. They're urging consumers to
cut the cable cord and get their internet over the air.
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/should-you-consider-getting-home-internet-service-from-your-mobile-phone-company-110822.html
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Message-ID: <6NycnZPBm-Jz4fT-nZ2dnZfqn_qdnZ2d@giganews.com>
Date: 7 Nov 2022 16:47:26 -0500
From: Retired.at.Home@serv-2.i.ord.giganews.com
Subject: Re: Not Receiving Texts from Some But Not Others
On 11/6/22 12:09 PM, fred wrote:
> Over the last couple of weeks, I have been noticing some strange
> things about receiving texts.
>
> I use Callcentric. They provide texting service as an optional
> add on to your phone service.
>
> A few days ago, I got an email from our local recorder's office.
> They had tried to send me a confirmation that my ballot had been
> counted. But they had determined that my number was not in service.
> They informed me that they had dropped my number from their records
> for that reason. When I asked why, they said they had received
> notification that my number had been taken out of service. They did
> reinstate my number. They also sent me a test text message from their
> system. But, I did not receive it. I did receive one text from them
> acknowledging that my ballot had been counted [after the primary a few
> months ago].
>
> I contacted Callcentric. They couldn't shed any light on why.
> They don't seem to be interested enough to look into it further.
>
> Additionally, I don't seem to be receiving texts on several of my
> accounts that require two factor authentication. Just this morning, I
> encountered this when I attempted to log into my Walmart account.
> Never got the verification texts. So I added one more to that list.
>
> I am firmly convinced that something is going on that is beyond
> my immediate control.
>
> I am receiving texts from my friends and some business people.
>
> FYI, I got that number from Magic Jack about seven or eight years
> ago. I ported it over to Callcentric when I established service with
> them.
>
> I am looking for any suggestions or feedback that anyone can
> provide that may assist in resolving this situation.
>
> Regards, and thanks in advance.
>
> Fred, WB4AEJ
>
Some time ago I had the very same problem. In my case I was able to call
T-Mobile and have them re-enable my line/phone to receive SMS "Short
Codes" . For unknown reasons they had them turned off. :-(
See
https://www.iphonetricks.org/how-to-fix-short-code-sms-not-working-on-iphone/
and
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_code
Good Luck....
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