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Bookmark or Share- Microsoft security help and learningLearn Learn about URL hijacking. Get security info and tips about threat prevention, detection, and troubleshooting. Including tech support scams, phishing, and malware.
- Protecting yourself from identity theft online - Microsoft SupportHow can someone steal your identity online? Phishing scams - Identity thieves attempt to trick you by sending a phony email or instant message (IM) that appears to come from a reputable organization (like your bank or favorite charity).
- Credit monitoring in Microsoft Defender FAQFraud occurs when someone uses your existing accounts, such as your bank account or credit card, to make unauthorized transactions or withdrawals. Both identity theft and fraud can damage your credit score, reputation, and financial well-being.
- How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft DefenderLearn how to protect yourself and how Microsoft Defender is helping to prevent fraud. See: National Public Data breach: What you need to know. You can start a scan for malware any time you like.
- How to spot a "fake order" scam - Microsoft SupportFortunately, these scams are often easy to spot. Let's take a good look at the clues in this example that pretends to be a subscription confirmation to Norton LifeLock. 1. The sender address. The sender's email address is often the first clue that the message is a fake. In this example they haven't even tried to make it look real.
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