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
