VERIFY: No, scammers can't access your SIM card by dialing a few numbers
A Facebook post warns that dialing *#90 or #09* allows the person on the other side of the phone to access your SIM card. Experts say that's not true.
Author: Mia Salenetri (WUSA9)
Updated: 7:46 PM EDT April 5, 2021
WASHINGTON — Most Americans are no stranger to the nuisance of robocalls and scam calls. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) monitors these to keep Americans safe from jeopardizing private information or money.
Every now and then a social media post will pop up which claims to know about new ways bad actors can access your information. The Verify team works to make sure our viewers get the right information from the experts.