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Set up separate email addresses for each service, and avoid providing your phone number whenever possible. Any received emails or phone calls must be viewed with scrutiny, especially if unsolicited. Interact with companies only through their official websites and confirm anything with the company directly via multiple sources, especially if it promises a significant incentive to take an action or threatens access to your funds if an action is not taken. It would be recommended to also establish a network of multiple trusted individuals who use the same services and have a strong level of security knowledge. | Set up separate email addresses for each service, and avoid providing your phone number whenever possible. Any received emails or phone calls must be viewed with scrutiny, especially if unsolicited. Interact with companies only through their official websites and confirm anything with the company directly via multiple official sources, especially if it promises a significant incentive to take an action or threatens access to your funds if an action is not taken. It would be recommended to also establish a network of multiple trusted individuals who use the same services and have a strong level of security knowledge. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:56, 6 July 2023
Set up separate email addresses for each service, and avoid providing your phone number whenever possible. Any received emails or phone calls must be viewed with scrutiny, especially if unsolicited. Interact with companies only through their official websites and confirm anything with the company directly via multiple official sources, especially if it promises a significant incentive to take an action or threatens access to your funds if an action is not taken. It would be recommended to also establish a network of multiple trusted individuals who use the same services and have a strong level of security knowledge.