It’s not only the naïve who might
probably become the victim; all of us may be vulnerable to scam. Scams succeed
because they look like real thing and catch your off guard when you’re not
expecting it. Scammers are getting increasingly sophisticated in their attempts
to get your personal information and money. So, you have to protect yourself
from being scammed by following the tips being shared below! :-
Alert
that scams exist
When you are dealing with any
uninvited contacts from people or business through any tools, please always
consider the possibility that the approach might be a scam. Always remember
that it is probably a scam if something looks too good to be true.
Avoid
suspicious texts, pop-up windows or emails
Verify the message through
independent source such as phone book or online search. Don’t use the details
provided in the message received, or else delete it.
Aware
who you’re dealing with
If you’ve only ever met someone
online, take time to do a bit more research about her or him. Search internet
for others who may have had dealings with them to assure their credibility.
Choose
and use strong passwords
Choosing passwords that would be
difficult for others to guess where a strong password should include a mix of
upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. For important accounts, use
only secure passwords that are long and difficult to guess but never use the
same passwords for every account and don’t share your passwords with anyone.
Beware of the offers that seem too
good to be true and always use the online shopping service that trusted. Even
though mobile devices make shopping more convenient, but they often lack
protections such as anti-virus software.
Don’t
click on hyperlinks in emails
Scams involve sending emails and
ask the recipient to click on a hyperlink or open an attachment then enter
their personal details, such as IC and bank account numbers. You should ignore
any emails that make these kinds of requests.
Schedule
a regular paperwork review
Reviewing credit card and bank
statements every month to catch if there are any errors happen. If any charges
seem incorrect, please contact and inform the bank or your credit card company.
Never send money, credit card
details, online account details or copies of your personal information to
anyone you don’t know as they might misuse your details. Don’t simply transfer
money or goods for someone else too.
Keep
mobile devices and computers secure
Always use passwords protection and
update security software to protect your mobile devices and computers. Avoid
using public computers or Wi-Fi hotspots to access online banking services
which include your personal information.
Don’t
friend with strangers
In order to protect and secure
yourself from scams, you should avoid accepting friend requests from strangers.
It’s easy to just “unfriend” someone after accidentally accepting a request.
Start it now!
Written By:
Li Pei Chi
Bachelor of Public Relations (Honours)
Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
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