How Hackers Stole £15,000 From My Account—Even on My Wedding Day

A 27-year-old Londoner explains how scammers drained nearly £15,000 from his bank accounts last October. They hijacked his phone with a fake e-SIM, bypassed two-step authentication and wiped out his cards. On his wedding day, he faced fraud alerts yet again while sitting in the car with his new wife. He lost access to apps, saw his credit score smashed by fake car loans and even missed business calls for his marketing agency. He has since regained control, set up authenticator apps and strengthened his security. Experts urge everyone to update passwords, enable two-step verification and keep a separate backup email to avoid falling victim.

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