A gift to scammers: why you should probably keep your birthday a secret
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guardianTech
November 1, 2026 · 00:00
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Using a fake DOB or leaving the field blank when making an online account can offer protection from identity theftYou get a call from your bank saying there has been suspicious activity on your account. They read out your name, address and date of birth so you are happy it is a legitimate caller.But you are talking to criminals who have used your date of birth as part of a web of verifying information to convince you they are someone else. Continue reading...
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