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Reduce your fraud risk by 90%

Reduce your fraud risk by 90%

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Online Accounts

  • Create strong passwords: Use unique, complex passwords and update them regularly.
  • Secure your accounts: Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever available.
  • Monitor your finances: Regularly review bank statements and credit reports for suspicious activity.
  • Use secure networks: Avoid banking or entering sensitive information on public Wi-Fi. If necessary, use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) for security.

Your Identity

  • Freeze your credit: If you’re not actively applying for credit, freeze your credit reports.
  • Secure personal information: Store sensitive documents in locked locations or encrypted external storage.
  • Limit sharing: Avoid oversharing personal details on social media—scammers use them for fraud.

Communications

  • Verify before you trust: If someone contacts you unexpectedly, call them back using official numbers.
  • Stay skeptical of unsolicited messages: Approach unexpected calls, texts, or emails with caution—especially those asking for money or information.
  • Reduce cyber threats: Restart your mobile phone every few days to help remove potential malware.
  • Keep it private: Never share personal or financial details over the phone, via text, or in unencrypted emails.
  • Avoid malicious links: Never click links or download attachments from unknown or unexpected senders.
  • Be aware of deepfake scams: Scammers use AI to impersonate voices and videos of loved ones or executives. Always verify through another channel before acting.
  • Ignore fake delivery notifications: Scammers send fake FedEx, UPS, or USPS texts/emails claiming you missed a package—do not click the links. Check directly on the official website.

Your Money

  • Trust, but verify: Never send money to someone you haven’t met in person.
  • Slow down: Scammers create urgency to rush you into bad decisions—pause, verify, and consult someone you trust.
  • Use caution with mobile payments & deposits: Only send money or deposit checks from verified sources—never from unknown individuals.
  • Verify before you pay: Before engaging with a business, verify their credentials, licensing, and legitimacy.
  • Protect your cards: Use tap-to-pay instead of swiping your card when possible to reduce the risk of skimming.
  • Set up transaction alerts: Enable notifications for all financial transactions to detect fraudulent activity quickly.
  • Be cautious with “too good to be true” job offers & investments: If a job or investment guarantees huge returns with little effort, it’s likely a scam.



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