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A gift to scammers: why you should probably keep your birthday a secret
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a markets story. The Guardian Business is the outlet attached so far. The first report grouped here was at 1 Nov 2026, 07:00 UTC. The headline in use is “A gift to scammers: why you should probably keep your birthday a secret”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Using a fake DOB or leaving the field blank when making an online account can offer protection from identity theft You get a call from your bank saying there has been suspicious activity on your account. They read out your name, address and date of birth so you are happy…
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- First reported by The Guardian Business
A gift to scammers: why you should probably keep your birthday a secret
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- The Guardian