Your phone buzzes with another annoying message about a package you never ordered. Your first instinct is to text back and tell them to leave you alone forever. Cybersecurity experts warn that this simple reaction is exactly what digital predators are waiting for. It is not your fault if you were never taught this was the standard way to opt out of communications. The system has been hijacked by bad actors who use your compliance against you. Understanding the mechanics behind these scams is the only way to protect your digital identity from being sold to the highest bidder.
