How Verizon got scammed in sharing a user’s information to a stalker

Verizon Wireless, a major US telecom company, was tricked by a fake police officer into handing over a customer’s private data. The stalker impersonated an officer and presented a forged search warrant to Verizon, requesting the victim’s phone records. Despite red flags, Verizon failed to verify the information and provided the requested data. The victim had filed a restraining order against the stalker, who continued to harass her. The stalker used the stolen data to locate the victim’s home, but was arrested before reaching her.