Scam artists come up with new clever schemes almost on a daily basis. They think of ways to trick millions of people around the globe, they are after our money, and yes – they are often pretty successful in their evil plans.
This is exactly why you should be able to recognize these online scams, and minimize your chance of being defrauded. Here are the basic steps on how to avoid losing money online.
Last time we’ve covered how to Shop Carefully and why you should Avoid Suspicious Pages, now we’re moving on to other useful tips.
Keep Your Social Security Number To Yourself
Your Social Security number is everything to you, so make sure you don’t give it away easily. Suspicious sites and scam emails will often ask for your Social Security number, while legitimate businesses almost never make such requests. If you are a keen online shopper, make sure you do not share this information online.
Come Up With A Strong Password
Since retail sites often require a password at checkout, you will definitely want your password to be as strong as possible. Also, make sure you don’t end up using the same password with all your accounts, especially when it comes to financial accounts.
This makes you more vulnerable to breaches and puts you at high risk of losing all your money.