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Fraud Protection

Learn how you can minimize your risk to being a victim to identity theft.



Internet Fraud

The Internet offers a global marketplace for consumers and businesses. But crooks also recognize the potentials of cyberspace. The same scams that have been conducted by mail and phone can now be found on the World Wide Web and in email, and new cyberscams are emerging. It\'s sometimes hard to tell the difference between reputable online sellers and criminals who use the Internet to rob people. You can protect yourself by learning how to recognize the danger signs of fraud. If you are a victim or attempted victim of Internet fraud, it\'s important to report the scam quickly so that law enforcement agencies can shut the fraudulent operations down.

Online fraud - Gone phishing

RSA found the majority of all the banks targeted by phishing were based outside the United States.

Pharming - Another New Scam

Pharming is one of the latest online scams and rapidly growing threat that has been showing up on the Internet. It's a new way for criminals to try to get into your computer so they can steal your personal data.
You may have already received a do not spam list email, seen a web site or even heard a radio advertisement that promises to reduce spam email just by submitting your email address.

The identity of someone who has died is becoming an irresistible target to thieves and the death helps buy them time before they are likely to get caught.

If you are looking for safer online shopping you may want to consider a virtual credit card. It takes away a lot of the risk of personal information and credit card numbers falling into the hands of thieves.

Secure Passwords

As the web has evolved, so have the methods of collecting personal information. A large number of websites require visitors to register to gain access or participate. While the need for registration is understandable, tracking user names and passwords can be burdensome. Consider using software to store your passwords, in a safe accessible manner.

The shopping activity on the Internet is massive, yet many people are still concerned about the safety of Internet shopping. There are some precautions you can take to make sure your Internet shopping is safe and relaxing.

Top 20 Tips for ATM Use

By following these safety tips, you can safely use the ATM whenever you need.



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