Beware of Frauds
Fraud Detection & Prevention Tips
Stay vigilant and protect yourself from evolving fraud techniques.
Personal Information
- Never share passwords or PINs
- Use strong, unique passwords
- Enable two-factor authentication
- Shred sensitive documents
- Monitor credit reports regularly
Online Security
- Verify website security (HTTPS)
- Avoid public Wi-Fi for transactions
- Update software regularly
- Use antivirus protection
- Be wary of unsolicited emails
Transaction Safety
- Review statements monthly
- Set up transaction alerts
- Verify merchant credibility
- Use secure payment methods
- Keep receipts and confirmations
Phishing Red Flags
Urgent threats
"Immediate action required" messages
Grammar errors
Poor spelling and formatting
Suspicious links
Hover to verify URLs before clicking
Unexpected requests
Unsolicited personal data requests
If You Suspect Fraud
1
Contact financial institutions
Immediately report suspicious activity
2
Change credentials
Update passwords and security questions
3
File reports
Notify relevant authorities and credit bureaus
4
Monitor accounts
Watch for additional unauthorized activity