Shopping
and being safe online is a major concern to parents and
regular internet users. Everyone has heard of the horror
stories and it is true, you need to be vigilent when using
the internet. See below for tips and advice from Cube Computing
on keeping your card and bank details safe.
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- Don’t
hand over valuable card or bank account information
to the fraudster. Fraudsters target cards and card details
so try not to let them out of your sight. Don’t give
away your PINs or bank passwords to cold callers or in response
to unsolicited e-mails - often known as phishing scams.
- Only
ever use a protected computer. Make sure your computer
has up-to-date anti-virus software and a firewall installed.
Visit www.getsafeonline.org for more information.
- Keep
your cards and card details safe in the real world.
Most Internet fraud happens because card details are stolen
in the real world and used online, so keep them safe at
all times.
- Only
shop at secure websites. Ensure that the security
icon – the locked padlock or unbroken key symbol –
is showing in the bottom of your browser window before sending
your card details. The beginning of the retailer’s
Internet address will change from “http” to
“https” when a purchase is made using a secure
connection.
- Make
sure your browser is set to the highest level of security
notification and monitoring. The safety options
are not always activated by default when you install your
computer. The most popular browsers include Microsoft Internet
Explorer, Firefox and Opera. Check that you’re using
a recent version – you can usually download the latest
version from these browsers’ websites.
- Always
check your statements.
Check statements as soon as you receive them. If you find
a transaction on your statement that you did not make, contact
your bank or card company immediately. Tear up, or preferably
shred, any documents that contain information relating to
your financial affairs.
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