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In some cases, they exploit the deceased person's information in order to open new accounts, apply for loans, or even receive a tax refund.\n\n#### Ghosting scam consequences\n- Financial losses resulting from unauthorized transactions\n- Harm to the deceased person's reputation\n- Emotional distress experienced by the victim's family members\n- Difficulties in obtaining life insurance or other benefits due to the compromised credit history of the deceased person.\n\n#### Staying Safe\nWith [Guardio](https://guard.io/plans \"Guardio Plans page\"), you can stay safe from online scams. It stops phishing attempts, secures your social accounts, and keeps you informed about potential breaches.\n\n#### Why Guardio?\nWith over 1.5 million happy customers, [Guardio](https://guard.io/plans \"Guardio Plans page\") is your #1 ally in the digital age. Offering tools and alerts to keep scammers at bay. Try it out with a 7-day free trial and see how it strengthens your online security! 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