I ALMOST Lost $98,656 To SIM Swapping (How To Avoid SIM Swap Scams)

I almost lost $98,656 from a SIM swap scam. In this video, I'll go over how it happened, why the country of Maldives saved me from a huge financial loss, and steps you can take to prevent it from happening to you. 🛡️ Protect Your Money Now: ► Read This Video = https://themoneyninja.com/sim-swap-scam/ ► Google Authenticator = https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... ► Authy = https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/secur... ► LastPass Authenticator = https://www.lastpass.com/solutions/au... 🔗 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:18 What's a SIM Swap Scam? 00:33 How Do SIM Swap Scams Work? 02:15 How I Became a Victim of a SIM Swap Scam 03:29 Best Way To Prevent SIM Swap Scams 04:00 Using + Setting Up Google Authenticator 06:36 Alternatives to Mobile Authenticator Apps 07:42 Outro Socials: 🌍 My Website = https://themoneyninja.com/ 🎥 Facebook =   / themoneyninja   🐦 Twitter = https://x.com/themoneyninja 📸 Instagram =   / themoneyninja   📱 TikTok =   / themoneyninja   👨‍💻 LinkedIn =   / phamjohn   Disclaimer: The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of the companies and/or brands mentioned. The content in this video is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice. Should you need such advice, consult a licensed financial or tax advisor. References to products, offers, and rates from third party sites often change. While we do our best to keep these updated, numbers stated in the video may differ from actual numbers. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of the offers mentioned may have expired. This video may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission at no cost to you if you decide to make a purchase through my links.