Let me also add that this is a bigger problem than it needs to be. Why? Because countries insist on linking phone numbers to individuals. Why do I think this

Let me also add that this is a bigger problem than it needs to be. Why? Because countries insist on linking phone numbers to individuals. Why do I think this is borderline ridiculous? Because the phone system is still so open that any scammer can appear to call from any number, or even temporarily hijack reception of messages and calls.