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- By Hadlee Simons•5 seconds ago•0•Edgar Cervantes / Android AuthorityTL;DR A Redditor has shared what appears to be a more sophisticated IMEI scam.
- The user claimed that a stranger with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses asked to make a call from their phone, but accessed the device’s IMEI number.
- It almost goes without saying that you shouldn’t let strangers use your phone for any claimed reason.
- All smartphones have an IMEI number, which is effectively the phone’s ID number.
- Unfortunately, cybercriminals and other bad actors often steal IMEI numbers to facilitate crimes.
