Carrier Reports of Verizon's Visible carrier being hacked

[Apple_Robert]

"Multiple reports of an apparent Verizon Visible hack, with attackers changing shipping addresses, then ordering phones that are charged to payment details held for customers. Visible is a Verizon sub-brand that operates entirely online, meaning that customers cannot seek assistance in-store.

“My account got hacked and they shipped out an iPhone 13 worth $1k that was taken from my PayPal,” wrote one customer …"

Verizon Visible hack sees iPhone 13 orders placed fraudulently - 9to5Mac

Multiple reports of an apparent Verizon Visible hack, with attackers changing shipping addresses, then ordering phones that are charged ...

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[tis]

I ordered a phone from Visible before I heard about how horrible their service is. I returned the phone, and requested the account be cancelled. They said they could not cancel my account, and also had no way to remove my payment method. I haven’t had any false charges as of yet, but this is quite scary for anyone that has ever set up a visible online account.

 

[Apple_Robert]

I ordered a phone from Visible before I heard about how horrible their service is. I returned the phone, and requested the account be cancelled. They said they could not cancel my account, and also had no way to remove my payment method. I haven’t had any false charges as of yet, but this is quite scary for anyone that has ever set up a visible online account.

I wouldn't be surprised if the hacks had some kind of help from someone on the inside.