“How is this even possible?” – Lady buys new SIM, starts receiving stranger’s bank alerts non-stop

A Nigerian lady has sparked reactions online after revealing that she began receiving bank alerts shortly after purchasing a brand-new SIM card.

Unexpected Debit Alerts

The incident was shared by X user @Olami_deeEbony, who explained that she started receiving transaction notifications from a bank she does not use.

According to her, she bought a new MTN SIM card and was shocked when UBA debit alerts began entering her phone.

She made it clear that she does not operate an account with the bank, making the situation even more confusing.

Suspected SIM Recycling

The lady said she later realized that the number may have previously belonged to another individual.

Shortly after activating the line, more debit alerts reportedly came in, suggesting that the former owner was still using the number for banking transactions.

Sharing her experience, she wrote:

“I bought a brand-new MTN SIM yesterday and to my shock, I started receiving UBA debit alerts. Let me be very clear: I don’t bank with UBA.

A few minutes later, it hit me. I was sold someone else’s line.

This morning, the actual owner made another transaction… and yes, another debit alert entered my phone.

How is this even possible?

You buy a ‘new’ SIM and inherit someone’s bank alerts, financial history, and privacy risks?

This isn’t just strange, it’s dangerous.”

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