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A gift to scammers: why you should probably keep your birthday a secret

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  • The Guardian · November 1, 2026 07:00
    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 it is a legitimate caller.…