What is an Account Compromise? 🚨

An account compromise occurs when criminals gain unauthorized access to your email, banking, or other personal accounts. These criminals often use compromised accounts to steal personal information, money, and identities. In Australia, people use online accounts for a variety of services, including banking, shopping, messaging, and file sharing. While these accounts offer convenience, they also carry risks. 🌐💼

How Can You Tell If Your Accounts Have Been Compromised? 🔍

Be alert for these common warning signs:

• Access Issues: You're unable to log into your account, despite entering the correct login details. 🔑
• Unexpected Changes: Your account shows changes you didn’t make, like emails marked as read that you haven’t opened, or unfamiliar purchases. 📧🛒
• Reset Alerts: You receive unexpected password reset notifications, or there are login attempts from unusual locations or at odd times. 🕒
• Provider Warnings: Your account provider alerts you to suspicious activity. 🚨
• Unauthorized Transactions: There are unauthorized money transfers or purchases linked to your online accounts. 💸
• Automatic Logout: You find yourself automatically logged out of your account on all devices. 💻📱
• Suspicious Activity: Others report strange or unusual messages, comments, or activities coming from your account. 📢
• Login Discrepancies: Your account details show a last login time, location, or device that doesn’t seem right. 📍
• Transaction Issues: Your transactions are declined despite having sufficient funds. 🚫💳

Staying vigilant and recognizing these signs can help protect your online presence from potential threats. Stay safe online! 🛡️

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