The best protection is prevention. Here are some tips to safeguard yourself: Dont provide your Social Security number, bank account number or credit card number to anyone who contacts you through Facebook If youre shopping with an online merchant for the first time, look for the Trust-e symbol or a Better Business Bureau online seal. These indicate the seller has been independently audited and deemed trustworthy. Make sure any online credit card charges are handled through a secure site or in an encrypted mode. Youll know youre on a secure site if the Web page on which you conduct your transaction begins with https instead of the usual http. Only shop on Web sites that offer a privacy policy. Know how your personal information will be handled. Print out privacy policies, warranties, price guarantees and other important information. Monitor your credit accounts carefully, so youll know if a bills missing or unauthorized purchases have been made. Close out unused credit cards. Cutting them up is not enough. Mind those credit card receipts, especially since only a few credit card receipts have stopped listing full account numbers and expiration dates. Put the charge slip copies in a safe spot until your credit card bills arrive.
Posted on: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 18:52:31 +0000
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