Identity Theft and Online Gaming
Sure, that girl in the MMO is hot, or at least her custom avatar is, does that mean you should trust her?
Probably not.
Remember that a stranger you meet in a game is just like any other stranger. They could still be out to take your identity. You need to be careful not to give out personal data like:
- Your address
- Your real life occupation (IRL)
- Any passwords
- Anything you would not give away in any other situations.
So, be wary on that avatar. No matter how well you think that you know another player, you could just be succumbing to a scammer.
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