Internet Banking: 10 Simple Ways to Protect Yourself from Online Scams, Fraud and Identity Theft
(PinoyPress Plugged): Banking has become infinitely easier because of the Internet. Online, we can check our deposit or credit-card balance, transfer funds, pay bills, etc. Online banking has saved countless souls from the headaches of doing over-the-counter transactions, such as the long queues (particularly in Metrobank banks) inside banks.
The problem, of course, is that the Internet has made the life of online scammers easier as well. This year, these dregs of the Internet universe are going to strike harder, according to experts, victimizing mainly ignorant and careless Internet users.
But when you think about it, protecting yourself from online scams and fraud, as well as identity theft, isn’t all that difficult.
All you need, foremost, is common sense — and these 10 tips:
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