Tips to avoid online fraud
(Baonghean.vn) - Fraudulent tricks to steal accounts and money online still happen very often. How to identify and prevent them? Below are simple ways to help you avoid the risk of being scammed online.
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
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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.
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If you can't avoid it, remember to do it secretly and log out of the site as soon as you're 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
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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 can infect your device with malware.
8. Using multiple passwords
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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.
This obvious information makes 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
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Use a trusted anti-virus or anti-malware software to protect your computer, phone, and tablet. But remember to keep it updated.