Tips to prevent yourself from becoming a Victim of Phishing and Identity Theft

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#1) Banks and Financial Institutions will NEVER send you a email and prompt you to provide personal information or request you to access your account.

 

#2) Never attempt to go to your bank or financial institutions web site using a link in a email. 

 

#3) Be suspicious of any email with urgent requests for personal financial information. Always confirm such request with your financial institution.

 

#4) Most sites on the net start with "http". Secure sites start with "https". Never give your personal or account information to a site unless you are certain you are in the right place.

 

#5) Monitor your credit report to make sure the information on file is accurate.

 

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