Email identity theft is a form of criminal activity where identity thieves attempt to fraudulently acquire personal information, such as passwords, bank account and credit card numbers, by masquerading as a representative of a business in an apparently official email.
Email Identity Theft:
is an illegal online activity done by cybercriminals
is an attempt to trick you into revealing your private information like passwords and accounts numbers
can lead to identity theft
can lead to your financial account(s) being emptied
can lead to fraudulent use of your credit card(s)
can lead to your private information being sold to another criminal who will bilk your accounts until you realize you are a victim
How is email identity theft done?
Criminals attempt to trick consumers into revealing passwords and account numbers by sending out fake emails linked to fake web site that looks exactly like a well-known company's site. Banks are the companies most often faked by identity thieves.
What can you do to avoid becoming a phishing victim?
Purchase security software that has identity theft protection
Purchase security software that has Web safety guidance
Never respond to an unsolicited email asking you to "verify" or "confirm" your account information
Use common sense and be skeptical of any request for bank account numbers and credit card numbers
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