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3 - Don't Get Phished Next to weak passwords, falling for phishing scams is one of the most common ways that people give away their own data—and this can lead to identity theft. Phishing is pervasive for the simple reason that it works: Even large organizations and governments have fallen victim to these attacks. Tip: First, be on your guard. Realize that not everything that comes into your inbox is legit, even if it appears to be at first glance. Secondly, be aware that your bank or hospital will never ask you to send unencrypted information through email, and that any such requests are likely fraudulent. Next, learn how to spot common types of phishing emails. If you have any doubts about the sender's legitimacy, don't click on any links or open their attachments. And finally, get in the habit of scanning anything you download with a strong antivirus program before you open it. 4 - Beware of Phone Scams Not all phishing attacks are delivered by email. Be on the lookout for phone phishing, a type of attack in which malicious actors call their targets pretending to be from a company or a government agency in an attempt to convince them to give up sensitive information. Tip: Remember that the IRS or your bank will never call you asking for your passwords or other sensitive information over the phone—that's just not how they operate. Don't be intimidated by someone claiming that you're being audited or that you're in some kind of legal trouble. It's just a scare tactic designed to rattle