
Could you be a victim of online fraud?
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The Rise of Online Fraud
Modern fraudsters are so devious at collecting online information that many victims only realise what's happened after their bank accounts have been emptied. These criminals' mindset or mentality is to surreptitiously find information by creating a cover story. If people believe these cover stories and share personal data, this can result in a data breach. An occasion when private information can be seen by people who should not be able to see it. Another way fraudsters infiltrate or gain access secretly without permission is with the use of malware. Malware, computer software and viruses that are designed to damage the way a computer works, can also be used to gain login details and passwords.
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