As the holiday season is upon us, a timely reminder regarding internet security is in order, as the scammers will be on the increase over the Christmas period.
- Don’t provide your PIN or Internet banking login or password to anyone
- Delete spam and scam e-mail – DON’T open it
- Keep your anti-virus and firewall software up-to-date
- Always logon to Internet banking by typing in your bank’s full web address. Never give your confidential banking details to anyone
- Don’t ever use public computers for Internet banking, for example, Internet cafes, libraries or hotels
- Guard your identity information carefully and only provide to trusted people and entities – such as your date of birth, current address, driver’s license number and passport details
- Be cautious about unsolicited offers or opportunities offering you the chance of making easy money
- Be wary of offers from people or companies overseas as it makes it harder to check if they are bona-fide
- Take steps to verify any company which makes you a job offer, for example, address, phone number, e-mail address and website. Check if it is a registered company
- Always guard your personal information and be suspicious if someone asks for a host of personal details soon after contact
- Be wary of a person asking for financial assistance – be aware if you send money by wire transfer these funds cannot be recovered by banks
- Be cautious of someone asking for details of your financial status – do not provide the information
May you have a happy and safe Christmas season
see you in the New Year - Ian B
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