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The FCC says new rules will curb SIM swapping. I’m pessimistic

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Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Panuwat Sikham ) After years of inaction, the FCC this week said that it's finally going to protect consumers against a scam that takes control of their cell phone numbers by deceiving employees who work for mobile carriers. While commissioners congratulated themselves for the move, there …