Some basic advice has been issued by Apacs, and includes:
- * Don’t let your cards or your card details out of your sight when making a transaction
- * Do not keep your passwords, login details or Pins written down
- * Do not disclose Pins, login details or passwords in response to unsolicited emails
- * Only divulge card details over the phone when you have made the call or when you are familiar with the company
- * Access internet banking or shopping sites by typing the address into your browser. Never enter your personal details on a website you have accessed via a link from an e-mail
- * Shop at secure websites by checking that the security icon is showing in your browser window (a locked padlock or an unbroken key)
- * Always log out after shopping and save the confirmation e-mail as a record of your purchase
For more advice you can visit:
Spotting and avoid common scams, fraud and schemes online and offline
How the scam works and what you need to do about it.
and
Online payment Security and Fraud Prevention
July 21st, 2011 8:47 am
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