How to Avoid a Phishing Scam
There are some simple rules that you can follow which will help you stay protected from phishing:
- Never respond to an email that asks for personal or financial information, even if appears to be from your bank.
- Always call your bank by phone or visit them in person if you wish to update your financial and personal details. Never send this information electronically.
- Regularly check your computer for viruses and spyware to ensure that your system is not being scanned for personal details without you knowing.
- Determine who you need to contact in an emergency if you feel you have become a victim of phishing. Reports may need to be filed and accounts temporarily closed.
- Keep close check of your financial statements to see whether there are any unexplained transactions.
- Understand your rights in relation to online fraud.