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Turn this on to stop hackers from stealing your phone number

Your phone number is more valuable than you might think. It doesn’t just let people call or text you. It can also be the key to getting into your bank accounts, email and other important services.

31 October 2026Live

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KXAN Austin. https://www.kxan.com/news/turn-this-on-to-stop-hackers-from-stealing-your-phone-number/

Your phone number is more valuable than you might think. It doesn’t just let people call or text you. It can also be the key to getting into your bank accounts, email and other important services.

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