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Today's Terms
Check washing
Definition:
Thieves often steal personal checks and then dip it into acetone, which removes the ink and in order to write it for a higher amount.
Shoulder surfing
Definition:
Shoulder surfing refers to to the process of obtaining your personal pin. Thieves either hang around ATMs or use binoculars in order to make out your personal identification number .
Opt-out
Definition:
Opting-out refers to the procedure of informing any institution that you don't want your personal information to be shared - a smart move to begin with.
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