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Once a thief knows your Social Security number…you’re at very high risk for having your identity stolen.
A report on bankrate.com says that the IRS is warning of a cyber attack on its electronic filing PIN application. Thieves infiltrated it with malware in an attempt to claim other people’s refunds as their own. Over 450,000 SSNs were involved, and over 100,000 of them enabled the hackers to access an E-file PIN.
Endless scams are directed towards SSNs, like the classic phishing attack. A phishing attack basically goes as follows:
Three Ways to Get Scammed
Most people make important decisions based on emotion. Cyber thieves know this, and they prey on fear, greed and generosity.
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