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How can I minimize my risk?
When it comes to identity theft, you can't entirely control whether you will become a victim. But there are certain steps you can take to minimize your risk.
Start by protecting the personal information in your wallet and your mailbox. There is a greater risk of becoming a fraud victim due to mail fraud or lost or stolen credit cards than through online theft. There are many easy ways to lower the risk of this happening to you. Learn More
Prevent credit and debit card fraud. Awareness prevention and rapid response are the keys to keeping your ATM, Debit and Credit cards safe from fraud. Learn More
Computer security measures will help safeguard your personal information. Reduce the risk of fraud and identity theft by keeping your computer updated with some basic security tools. It's easy to equip your computer with proper protection that can help secure your information. Learn More
Types of Online Fraud
Common types of online fraud include phishing, spoofing and pharming. Phishing occurs when a criminal sends phony email messages that try to get you to respond with your personal information. Such an email may direct you to a web site that looks real, but is really a spoof (a copy of the real site). Pharming refers to the redirection of an individual to an illegitimate web site through technical means. Another scam, Spyware is a program that gets loaded on your computer without your knowledge, gathers information from your computer activities and sends it to an unknown source. Learn More
What To Do If You Fall Victim
Click the link below for contact information if you need to report fraudulent or suspicious activity.
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