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Can I get money back after a SIM swap?

Short answer

Sometimes. Banks may reimburse unauthorized transfers, especially if you report quickly. Crypto is much harder to recover.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

FCC: SIM swapping and port-out fraudfcc.gov
IdentityTheft.gov (FTC)identitytheft.gov
FTC consumer adviceconsumer.ftc.gov