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A consumer advice article recommends using a fake date of birth or leaving the field blank when creating online accounts to reduce the risk of identity theft.

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“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.”
Guardian Technology, 01 Nov 2026, 07:00.

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