Lock down anything you might have exposed

    Even if you didn't think you shared much, change passwords on email and banking and watch for follow-up.

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    By Jordan Dickson · Reviewed by CSG Security Engineers

    Updated June 2026 · 1 min read

    Tech-support callers often get more than people realise — the call is a script designed to extract data subtly. A precautionary lockdown is the right default.

    Why act even if 'nothing happened'

    Many victims downplay how much they shared. A 10-minute precautionary password change costs little; assuming you're fine and being wrong costs a lot.

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    Jordan Dickson

    Founder, CyberSecurityGuides

    Founder of CyberSecurityGuides, writing practical, jargon-free guides that help everyday people recover from and protect against online attacks.

    Reviewed by CSG Security Engineers

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