How to Prevent Online Fraud

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By W. Scoggin
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As long as you have internet, you are at risk of becoming a victim of online fraud. There will always be people out there looking to take advantage of you. Online fraud cost companies and consumers millions of dollars a year. There are some simple things that you can do to keep from becoming a victim of online fraud. This article will give you some tips as well as resources for reporting online fraud.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Never open emails from senders that you do not know.
Step 2

Never give your password to anyone in an email or phone conversation, even if they claim that they are customer support.
Step 3

Monitor all of your accounts closely, and watch for irregular activity.
Step 4

Change your password every 60 to 90 days.
Step 5

Fraudulent emails often contain bad grammar and misspellings.
Step 6

Beware of messages or emails offering prizes or promising money.
Step 7

Update your anti-virus software frequently.
Step 8

Use the website below to report any and all fraud that you notice online.