Identity theft prevention
Reduce the risk of identity theft and account compromise
Identity theft can start with small leaks: reused passwords, data exposure on weak websites, fake account verification requests or informal sharing of personal details. Once a scammer has enough identifiers, they can attempt impersonation, fraudulent transactions or account recovery attacks.
Prevention steps
- Use unique credentials
- Monitor banking and email alerts
- Review privacy settings on social accounts
- Be cautious with account recovery questions
What to do if affected
- Lock accounts and reset credentials
- Preserve evidence and fraudulent messages
- Report to the right official channels