This technique in identity theft involves the sending of e-mail messages to online payment accounts to update their records with confidential information that is then used by the identity thieves:

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This technique is known as phishing, where the identity thief pretends to be a legitimate entity and sends emails requesting user's personal information such as bank account numbers, passwords, and social security numbers. This information can then be used by the identity thief for fraudulent activities.

This Technique in Identity Theft Involves the Sending of E-Mail