Protecting Yourself from Online Identity Theft: The Dangers of Impostor Websites

The transcript describes a scam where a person receives a fake suspension notice from an impostor posing as an online auctioneer. The victim is tricked into providing personal information, leading to identity theft. The text explains how identity thieves create fake websites to impersonate banks or service providers, sending emails to deceive users into sharing sensitive data. Last year, 1.8 million online consumers fell victim to such scams, with half experiencing financial fraud. Some fraudulent websites only exist for a few hours.

What is a common tactic used by identity thieves as described in the text?

How many online consumers fell victim to identity theft last year according to the text?