Account Takeover: How Can I Protect Myself?

What is an account takeover and how can I protect myself from it?

05.10.2023 –

In an account takeover, perpetrators make purchases in the name of the unsuspecting victims and have the goods delivered to another address. Many online shops perform inadequate verification of purchaser identities, which facilitates this fraud.
Watch this video to learn how to protect yourself from this.

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