Hey, maybe it's just me, but I'm getting a little suspicious of these mysterious key codes that are being sent out lately. Some people are being asked to provide their phone number or email address in order to get the activation key for their Tableau Desktop software. What's really going on? This blog post will answer your questions and help you look beyond the surface of this malicious process. Here is some more information on what you can do to stay safe and protect your information from this scam!Hey, maybe it's just me, but I'm getting a little suspicious of these mysterious key codes that are being sent out lately. Some people are being asked to provide their phone number or email address in order to get the activation key for their Tableau Desktop software. What's really going on? This blog post will answer your questions and help you look beyond the surface of this malicious process. Here is some more information on what you can do to stay safe and protect your information from this scam!There are many, many products that will ask you for an activation key if you don't already have one. Most major software programs, like Microsoft Office or Adobe Creative Suite, require an activation key if you didn't purchase it at the same time. What's the problem? These types of products come with a lot of information on how to use them and even some great tutorial videos. If you need help, most companies will provide it for free or for a minimal fee. Why do activation keys exist? Well, I think we've all seen this before: - Sign up for an online service like Facebook for free for one month - Enjoy your free ride and then you need to set up separate payment methods (or buy into the program) in order to continue using it after that 30 days is over Companies use activation keys as a way of keeping track of what programs are running on their customers' computers. Why do people abuse activation keys? Usually, you will see a message that will indicate to you that you need an activation key because your software is already activated or because the trial period has expired. When people use this as an opportunity to "scam" money from unsuspecting victims, it's called phishing . How do I protect myself from the activation key scam? To protect yourself from this type of attack, follow these tips: Most likely, these codes are being sent out by scammers who are exploiting people for money through various scams on social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter. This is why it's important for you to know the difference between what's legitimate and what might be something completely different. What's the difference between the legitimate activation key and a phishing threat? [QUOTE] - A legitimate activation code is always sent by a trusted source, like an actual company or your software maker. It may show up in an email, but it will be sent from a real address and won't be trying to steal your money using false promises. - A phishing message will come from someone pretending to be from the software maker. Its origin will most likely be found on a phony email address like fakemyaccount@bigpimpinganddrivewaywash.com (beware of pimping and driveway wash! lol) or even fakeactivationkey@gmail. 8eeb4e9f32 45
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