{"id":7352,"date":"2023-10-30T18:57:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T18:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365-life-hacks\/?p=7352"},"modified":"2024-08-27T05:26:06","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T05:26:06","slug":"online-identity-theft-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365-life-hacks\/privacy-and-safety\/online-identity-theft-overview","title":{"rendered":"Online identity theft: an overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"main-content\" data-grid=\"col-12\">\n<p class=\"c-paragraph-3\">Identity theft is no joke. While the internet makes it easier to access and store personal files, it also opens more opportunities for digital hackers to steal your information and use it for malicious purposes. By being aware of what online identity theft is and how it works, you can reduce the chances of becoming a victim of it. 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