Following these eight effective methods will reduce your chance of having your account Phished and information fraudulent acquired.
Phishing scams continue to rise throughout the internet on all types of websites. Overall, e-commerce and online banking services are extremely safe, however as an overall general rule, you must remain very careful when giving any personal financial information over the Internet. Reviewing several articles and news feeds we have gathered the eight effective methods to avoid Internet phishing scams.
1. Suspicious of Urgent Requests
Always be wary of all emails with urgent inquiries for personal financial information.
- look for emails that are digitally signed, because if the email is not, it may have been spoofed or forged.
- Information that is disappointing or exciting is often used by phishers to get peoples attention quickly, be aware!
- Always be alert for emails that seek passwords, usernames, credit card numbers, date of birth information, and social security numbers.
- If it claims to be an email from your bank, call your bank to verify. Phisher emails may be personalized and seem legitimate.
2. Don't Use Interior Links In Suspicious Emails
Never use links in a suspicious email, chat, instant message or web page, if you think the email source might not be authentic or you are unsure of the source.
- Call the company if you are unsure or log directly onto the company's webpage.
- Do not fill in information from a link inside an email, especially when it is asking for personal information.
3. Secure Websites
Only use secure websites or telephone calls initiated by you, when transmitting credit card numbers or any personal account information.
- Spoofing and forging have become common place techniques by phishers. Phishers can spoof and forge both the server and a legitimate looking address. The spoofer may then place both inside the link of the scam email. Always enter the name of any financial transaction, shopping, auction, or banking website into the url field and do not use the links provided in emails.
- Phishers are also able to forge and mimic trusted secure site icons and images. Always, click the image that is indicative of the site being a secure site. If there is an error message, do not use the site.
4. Always Check The URL
Many phishers will not use the url of the site you are attempting to put your information to, however the landing or homepage will look identical to the homepage of the real site.
- Make sure the url matches the site you are attempting to log into.
5. Install A Web Browser Protection Tool
Several sites offer toolbars that help protect you from fraudulent websites and will alert you
- Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox version 2 include a very useful protection tool
- You can download the EarthLink ScamBlocker for free at earthlink.net/earthlinktoolbar as well.
6. Check Your Accounts Often
Regularly log into your online accounts.
- Try to login and check your accounts at least once a month however more frequently is ideal.
- Always consistently check all credit, bank and debit card statements to make sure that all notations are accurate.
- Contact your bank, card issuer or financial institution immediately if you see a suspicious transaction or one that you do not recognize.
7. Updates
- Always make sure that your browser has up to date security patches.
- Internet Explorer, Firefox and Microsoft will consistently alert you of updates and security patches. Keep them updated.
8. Report Offenders
Always report phishing or spoofed e-mails or communications to these groups.
- When forwarding the spoofed messages, include the entire original message, with the header in tact.
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