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1.Prior to making a financial transaction, ensure that a website is safe. Check if these two things are present:

• The letter “S” in HTTPS

HTTPS is found at the beginning or a URL or web address. “S” stands for “Secure.”
Note: The “S” may not appear until you move to the “order” page on the website.

• A closed yellow padlock icon

This is found either at the bottom of your browser’s window or right next to the URL box.

2. As much as possible use credit cards and not debit cards for online transactions.

Use credit cards and not debit cards for online transactions.

Credit cards offer better fraud protection compared to debit cards.  Credit cards are also not directly linked to your bank account.  If you’d rather use debit cards, just make sure that they are being used as such.  Whether you use a debit or credit card, make certain that you frequently review your statements and check for unauthorized purchases.

3. Avoid clicking the “unsubscribe” link on spam e-mails.

Clicking the unsubscribe link lets spammers know that you have an active email address, which gives them a signal to send you more.  If you have more spam mail, you may face more potential security issues.

4. Do not store your credit card information with a retailer.

It is not safe to leave your credit card information with your favorite retailer for future purchases. Although it may be convenient if retailers have your financial information saved online, the more vulnerable you are.

5. Keep your passwords hack-proof.

To ensure that your passwords are hack-proof, use full sentences, which includes spaces and punctuation, whenever possible.  Also, it is best not to use the same passwords more than once. The best things to do is to get a password management program that automatically creates and manages very strong passwords for all your accounts.

6. Fortify the answers to security questions.

It is a good idea to strengthen the answers to security questions.  For instance, instead of giving them your mother’s maiden name, you can choose a nonsensical answer.

7. Make sure that your computer software is updated.

This is especially crucial for anti-virus programs and your web browser of choice (Chrome, Internet Explorer or Firefox). Most of cybersecurity attacks take advantage of security vulnerabilities in your software that was never fixed or updated. All legitimate updates should be applied immediately. In fact, it is recommended that you switch on your device’s automatic updates.

8. Be wary of email links and attachments.

“Phishing” – Be wary of email links and attachments

There are fake emails that are specially created to trick you into opening links and attachments. This is called phishing. Opening these links and attachments will allow cyberthieves to steal your personal information. Watch out for clues such as poor syntax and spelling, account closure threats, suspicious representation of well-known companies, and false receipts and shipping confirmations.

9. Do not neglect your snail mail.

It is possible for identity theft to still begin on paper, and in fact, it is still one of the top favorites of identity thieves. The best thing to do to avoid it is to collect your mail as soon as possible after delivery and to send anything with sensitive information from a post office or mailbox.

10. Take immediate action if you fall victim to identity theft.

The sooner that you take action by immediately calling the local authorities, the less damage you’ll need to fix. 

If you follow these easy steps, you can deter cyberthieves and keep your personal information intact.