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What's the worst someone can do with a phone number?
Your phone number is an easy access point for scammers and identity thieves. Once they know your number, they can use it to send you phishing texts, trick you into installing malware and spyware, or use social engineering attacks to get you to hand over your personal identifying information (PII).
Is it bad to give away phone number?
Your phone number can provide access to highly sensitive personal information and potentially lead to identity theft. It is important to be very careful about who you share your personal phone number with. It seems that everyone wants our phone number these days.
