Tips to avoid online fraud

1. Sign the back of your credit or debit card

Sign your name on the back of your credit or debit card after it is issued to you by your bank. This is to prevent your credit card from being copied and stolen when you swipe it for payment.

2. Be careful when playing online games

Do not provide important information related to your identity when games or similar online services suddenly request it.

3. Online shopping

Always use trusted merchants when shopping online. To ensure your transaction is protected, check if the website address begins with https://.

4. Do not log into your bank account on a public computer.

If you cannot avoid using it, remember to do so in secret and exit the site immediately after you are done.

5. Be careful with public Wi-Fi hotspots

Some scammers may mimic trusted network names for wifi connections, so while accessing these networks, never do anything related to your bank account.

6. Avoid providing personal information on social networks

Avoid posting unnecessary personal information on social media; this information can make it easier for hackers to access your bank account.

7. Say "no" to links to suspicious attachments

Be wary of links that promise to make you rich overnight. Never open attachments you don’t trust, as they may infect your device with malware.

8. Using multiple passwords

Never use the same password for online accounts like email, banking, and social media. Also, don't use your birth date or address as a password.

These obvious pieces of information make your passwords weak and easy to guess. Use a password manager like LastPass to keep track of your passwords.

9. Delete after reading

Please delete all bank related information after reading as it contains a lot of important confidential information related to your finances.

10. Invest in good anti-virus software

Use a reliable anti-virus or anti-malware software to protect your computer, phone, and tablet. However, remember to keep it updated.