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Question
Cite examples depicting that you were a victim of the following cybercrime. Also, cite provisions in IT Act to deal with such a cybercrime.
Credit card account theft
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Solution
Credit card theft is also a type of identity theft. It occurs when someone accesses your credit card account and uses it to make unauthorized purchases.
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