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The number is obviously fake and will likely never be answered.

These compromised pages redirect the victim through multiple sites before landing them on the attack page.

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The easiest way to avoid this attack is to confirm you’re visiting the correct website.

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MacBook Pro 2021 (16-inch) on a patio table

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A woman�s hands holding a smartphone with a lock symbol on it, in front of a laptop that also has a lock symbol on it.

An open lock depicting a data breach

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