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Know the signs of a data breach
Criminals may gain information about you via a data breach at companies who hold data about you. They then use this to contact you with official-sounding requests such as moving your money to a safe account or offering unique access to hard-to-get items.
Follow these tips:
- Visit the company's official website to confirm what steps to take.
- Be alert to calls and messages asking you to do things urgently.
- If you’re ever unsure, stop, challenge, and protect yourself before taking any action.
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