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Do note that doxing Is not purely related and Isolated to protecting yourself online.

For Instance, an SE'er can build your profile within a few minutes by calling you as though he's a customer service rep from your credit card provider who's noticed an unauthorized transaction (In the thousands of dollars) on your account. In order to reverse the charge and for verification purposes, he'll kindly ask for the full name, address and date of birth on the account.  As a concerned card holder, you'd want the matter dealt with asap, hence panic and confusion will lead to complying with his request. It's as simple as that.

Although we're all well aware of this type of scam, you'd be surprised at how many people are vulnerable to such attack vectors- particularly when their precious funds are part of the equation.