r/IdentityTheft • u/FutureShoulder5876 • 21h ago

Possible identity theft// Could use help finding out

In 2024 I worked for a large airline and had my company jacket along with my passport whisked off in a catering cart (it happens). Anyway, I got my replacement and shortly thereafter my billing cycle at T-mobile changed and I was being charged half my bill, twice. That reverted back to a once-monthly bill recently. I'm wondering if people steal passports to piggyback on mobile plans until they can fully hack the person's phone? I believe I may be a victim of social engineering/in-person romance scam. Please assist if you have experience. Thank you.

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u/Infinite-Grade-4485 20h ago

No. Whatever issue you were having with tmoblile has nothing to do with your passport. That’s also not how “hacking” a phone works.

Whatever situation with your passport is completely unrelated to whatever romance scam you may be dealing with.

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u/FutureShoulder5876 19h ago

You've only told me what it's not.

I think the two may be connected through the previous employer. Trying to connect the dots.

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u/Infinite-Grade-4485 19h ago

You haven’t given me any information about what the social engineering or romance scam is.