What steps you take to prevent online frauds?

There are below steps take to prevent online frauds.

??Protect Your Passwords- Use a different password for each online account. Keep them protected using an online password manager. The most secure passwords contain at least 8 characters and a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.

Use Cash- Debit and credit card information is always being stolen. I prefer to use cash in an envelope system for most of my transactions. Cash is king!

Never Give Information to Unsolicited Callers- Although there are some legitimate businesses that sell over the phone, many aren’t.

Keep Your Smartphone Protected- Use an antivirus app. Also, use a password lock and a data deleting the app that you can access from a computer if your phone is stolen. Only download apps from a trusted app store.

Secure Your WiFi at Home- Use secure encryption on your home network so that it can’t be easily hacked.

Don’t Click the Links- If an email is suspicious, don’t click any links. If you do click a link, run a full scan with your antivirus software ASAP.

Keep Your Operating System Up to Date- Keep your OS and web browser up to date. Enabling automatic updates in your settings achieves this very well without having to constantly do it yourself.

Use a Firewall and Antivirus Software- You can also set these up for automatic scans to consistently keep your computer clean from viruses and other problems.

Check Your Bank Accounts Frequently- The more often you check your accounts, the more likely you are to spot suspicious activity quickly.

Only Buy From Online Retailers You Trust- There are tons of scam sites out there offering incredibly low prices on desirable items. If the price sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Never Use a Public Network When Accessing Sensitive Information- Wait to get onto a secure network before checking your bank account or accessing other private information.

Use an Identity Protection Service- Services such as Life Lock and Identity Guard can provide constant monitoring and keep you protected if your identity is compromised.

Regards,

Manish B