How to Stay Safe
Keep the security features of your computer software up-to-date. This includes
your Web browser, virus scan software and firewall.
Be cautious. View any e-mail request for financial information or other personal
data with suspicion. Do not reply to the e-mail and do not respond by clicking
on a link within the e-mail message.
Don’t open e-mails or attachments from unknown sources. Be suspicious of any
unexpected e-mail attachments even if they appear to be from someone you know.
Go directly to the company website by opening a new browser window and type the
web address.
Contact the actual business that allegedly sent the e-mail to verify if it is
genuine. Call a phone number or visit a Web site that you know to be legitimate,
such as those provided on your monthly statements.
Do NOT send personal information (e.g. credit or debit card number, Social
Security number, online passwords or PIN) in response to an e-mail request from
anyone or any entity.
Review your statements. Check your monthly statements to verify all
transactions.
Always log off the web site after you have submitted an application or concluded
a secure online session (such as Online Banking).
Be careful and selective before providing your e-mail address to a questionable
Web site. Providing your e-mail address makes you more likely to receive
fraudulent e-mails.
