Google Fi's 'Number Lock' adds protection against SIM swaps - here's how to enable it
Briefly

Google Fi offers Number Lock feature for protection against illegal SIM swaps at no extra cost, preventing number transfer to another phone or carrier.
SIM swapping scams involve convincing carriers to port your number to another SIM card by pretending to be you, highlighting the importance of two-factor authentication.
Setting up two-factor authentication is crucial to prevent SIM swapping scams, with the type of 2FA chosen impacting security significantly, recommending against SMS authentication.
Read at ZDNET
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