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 Do not give out account info over the phone / email. Your bank will not call/ send email requesting

your account numbers, PINs or passwords. They already have this information. You should be
automatically suspicious of unexpected calls. If you have any doubts about the caller, hang up and call
your bank directly.

 Don’t click links embedded in emails. It is easy for scammers to rig convincing emails. Clicking on the

links could lead you anywhere. Instead, type in the bank’s web address in your browser and navigate
from there.

 Don’t use public computers for online banking. This is never a good idea. Even if you’re careful to make
sure no one sees your screen and you remember to log out completely, an expert scam artist can find
ways to record your activity. You should also avoid conducting transactions using public Wi-Fi.

 Use a strong password for online banking and change passwords periodically.

 Don’t pounce too quickly on online deals. It’s important to exercise common sense. If an offer appears
too good to be true, it may very well be a fraud attempt or a trap.

 Be very vigilant when choosing a website if you’re doing a money transfer. Your best course of action is

to stick to local and in-person transactions, or to use secure payment services.

 When visiting your bank’s website or conducting an online transaction, check your browser to verify a
secure connection. If the web address starts with “https” you should have a secure connection.

 Use anti-virus protection software, firewalls and spyware blockers. By acquiring these basic computer
protection tools, you significantly reduce your vulnerability to cyber attacks and fraud attempts. Make
sure to also keep your computer updated with the most recent security patches.

 It is absolutely imperative you keep your PIN secret and close your transaction completely before

walking away from the machine. If there is anything at all suspicious, quit your transaction and walk
away immediately.

 Be aware of your surroundings at ATMs. Keep an eye on the people around you. Make sure no one is
standing too close.

 Cover your keypad while you are typing in your PIN number. Use your hand and body to cover your
keypad when operating a handheld pin-pad or a payment processing machine like an ATM. This will
prevent shoulder surfers and pinhole cameras from observing your PIN number.

 Watch out for skimmers. Skimmers are interesting little devices that can be placed over ATM card slots

in order to steal your account information. They can be installed and uninstalled in a matter of seconds.
If the card slot looks peculiar, don’t use it.

 Take your receipt. At the ATM, wait for your receipt to print and take it with you. Do not toss it in a
trashcan. The information could be used to access your accounts.

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