First-Person Identity Theft Story
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Harrowing story of an identity theft victim.
Yes, the person made a mistake—they gave the scammer a two-factor authentication code that allowed the scammer to take over their email address. But the real story here is how, for many of us, the security of most of our accounts hangs on the security of our email accounts.
Tags: identity theft, social engineering, two-factor authentication
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NobodySpecial • July 22, 2026 2:57 PM
You’re only paranoid until hindsight shows you to be prophetic.
A little paranoia can be a healthy thing; the trick is to not let it take over your life to the point where you can’t live that life.
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