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SIM swapping fraud warning after mobile number hijacked in minutes, $20k lost

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An Auckland man is seeking answers after falling victim to a sophisticated mobile phone scam that almost cost him $20,000.

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SIM swapping fraud warning after mobile number hijacked in minutes, $20k lost

An Auckland man is seeking answers after falling victim to a sophisticated mobile phone scam that almost cost him $20,000.

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RNZ broke the news in New Zealand on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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