Can someone access my bank account if they know my phone number

If someone steals your phone number, they become you — for all intents and purposes. With your phone number, a hacker can start hijacking your accounts one by one by having a password reset sent to your phone. They can trick automated systems — like your bank — into thinking they’re you when you call customer service.

How do I know if my bank account is being hacked?

Signs your bank account has been hacked

• Strange purchases. Seeing activity that’s out of the ordinary may be the first clue that a hacker has infiltrated your account. …
• Unfamiliar transactions. …
• Blocked login. …
• Phone call from your bank. …
• Closed or emptied account. …
• Denied card.

What does the bank do when someone hacks your account?

Contact your bank immediately – call your bank as soon as you spot the suspicious activity – the number will be on your bank statement, card or the bank’s website. If money has been taken they will protect your account and make sure no more money can be taken.