Identity theft is on the increase. It is one of the more serious threats to internet users today. Keeping your internet security software updated, and following these common sense identity theft solutions will help you reduce the threat and keep you safe online.
1. Beware of any email attachments that you receive. If you don’t know the sender, don’t open the email. If it is from a friend or colleague, contact them to be sure they intended to send it to you. Before opening any attachment or program on your computer, be sure to run a complete virus scan first.
2. If you are downloading programs, music or videos online, be sure the website is genuine and safe. Spy ware could be lurking in the download, waiting for you to open it, so it can send your personal information into cyberspace.
3. Don’t enter contests, giveaways, or websites that ask for your personal information or credit card information for access. A simple search on the internet will tell you if the contest or offer is legitimate. Usually they aren’t.
4. Don’t reply to emails that ask for your social security number or your credit card information. Most...
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