| Internet fraud is on the increase and many individuals | | | | someone can guess, like your birthday or wedding |
| are losing their hard earned cash to internet swindlers. | | | | anniversary date. Periodically, try to change your |
| The reason we are conned time and time again is | | | | password and you will reduce the chances of |
| because fraudsters are always ahead and a | | | | fraudsters accessing your account. |
| software to detect fraud is developed after swindlers | | | | Never make the mistake of not logging off after you |
| have made a kill. But there are simple rules that you | | | | are thorough with your accounts. Closing your browser |
| can apply to prevent being cheated off your money. | | | | is not enough to prevent someone gaining entry into |
| When it comes to internet banking, major banks offer | | | | you online accounts. Another important step to take is |
| their customers free anti-virus software that helps | | | | to always update and go for licensed security |
| reduce exposure to fraud. Such services are vital | | | | software. |
| hence make use of them. It is also important to ensure | | | | Most companies do not offer insurance against |
| you protect your password from being assessed by | | | | internet fraud therefore it is up to you as an internet |
| con-men. Avoid saving your password on your | | | | user to take measures that protect your online |
| computer desktop or even asking your computer to | | | | accounts. These things I have pointed out are simple |
| remember your secret code. | | | | but effective ways of ensuring you do not fall prey to |
| Use random letters and numbers when creating a | | | | any internet scam. |
| password. Make sure you do not use a password that | | | | |