Maryland woman loses $17K in SIM card swap scam despite two-factor authentication

A Maryland woman got an email thanking her for the purchase of a new phone at Verizon. Minutes later, her contact information at Bank of America had changed. The problem? She didn't do either transaction and had two-factor authentication on her accounts. We all know criminals have multiple ways to steal your identity, but 7News is sending out a warning. READ THE STORY-- wjla.com/features/i-team/scams-verizon-bank-of-ame… _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: 7News on Facebook: www.facebook.com/7NewsDC/ 7News on Twitter: twitter.com/7NewsDC 7News on Instagram: www.instagram.com/7newsdc Subscribe to WJLA on YouTube:    / @7newsdc   Daily News Playlist:    • WJLA Washington, DC - Daily News   For more information, visit wjla.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 703.236.9480 WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, and weather. #WJLA #DCNews #7NewsDC #Scams #scandal #simcard #simcards #fraud #story #maryland This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at [email protected]

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