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Caution when Buying Sim Cards – Saily Warns Against Data Trap

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When holidaymakers buy a SIM card from the first provider, sensitive passport data can easily get into the hands of criminals. Saily shows how travelers can effectively protect themselves from it.
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Excessive prices, hidden fees and bad internet connection are not the worst things that can happen if you buy a SIM card from the first seller at the airport. Many popular destinations require a passport or identity card to be presented for the purchase and registration of a new SIM card. Because many travelers need fast and affordable internet access, [...] The post Criminals use the registration of SIM cards to steal passport data from travell…

When holidaymakers buy a SIM card from the first provider, sensitive passport data can easily get into the hands of criminals. Saily shows how travelers can effectively protect themselves from it.

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tip-online.at broke the news in on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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