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As wish lists change, identity theft remains a year-round threat

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As wish lists change, identity theft remains a year-round threat

Breakdown
  • Identity theft is a year-round threat, not just a holiday concern
  • Stolen account and routing numbers can lead to major financial loss 37s
  • Scammers use partial information to gain victims' trust and extract more data 1m 18s
  • Key prevention tips: freeze credit, use strong passwords, enable MFA 1m 59s
  • Credit cards offer better protection than debit cards for online shopping 2m 46s