Just asked the same question, haha - it looks like some carriers allow you to lock your SIM from being ported to another number until you authorize it (either i

Just asked the same question, haha - it looks like some carriers allow you to lock your SIM from being ported to another number until you authorize it (either in person or through your accounts online). That being said, I guess if someone working at, say, Verizon was handling your switch, they might be able to switch it to a bad actor's phone before switching it to your legitimate one? Not entirely sure though -would love to hear a more informed answer.