Identity Fraud Vocab

Criminals use stolen username and password combinations to hack into other accounts.

• Credential Stuffing Attacks

• Confidence Fraud

• Fake Websites

• Vishing

When a criminal deceives a victim into believing they have a trusted relationship to convince the victim to send money, provide information, make purchases, or even lauder money.

• Credential Stuffing Attacks

• Confidence Fraud

• Phishing

• Identity Theft

Information stolen by breaking into a computer system.

• Dark Web

• Credential Stuffing Attacks

• Confidence Fraud

• Hacking

Hackers will connect to public WIFI networks or unsecured home networks looking for personal information.

• Secure

• Dark Web

• Wireless Hacking

• Fake Websites

Scammers use a bogus website or mobile app that mimics a trusted retailer, including a familiar logo and similar URL.

• Data Breach

• Wireless Hacking

• Fake Websites

• Dark Web