Identity Theft · 1990s – present
Phishing
A convincing email or text imitates your bank, your job, or a service you use — and quietly hands your login to a stranger.
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Warning Signs
- Urgent messages about locked accounts or missed deliveries.
- Links that don't quite match the real domain.
- Requests to 'confirm' your password or code.
Protect Yourself
- Type addresses yourself instead of clicking links in email.
- Turn on two-factor authentication everywhere.
- When in doubt, call the company using the number on the back of your card.
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