Keep your bank account safe
Tuesday July 22, 2008
Online fraud is increasing in Australia and it's very important that you protect your bank account. Many people use online banking to manage their bank account, so it's vital that your computer is protected from scammers.
Some points to remember to protect your bank account include:
Don't respond to emails claiming to be from you bank. Banks do not send out emails to their customers. This is most likely a phishing scam. Never follow any links in the email and never give out details of your bank account to anyone online or over the phone.
Protect the password of your bank account. Make the password hard to guess. One way to do this is using a mixture of letters and numbers in your password.
Remember to change passwords on frequently.
Make sure the websites you're using are secure. Look for the padlock in the right hand corner as this indicated the site is secure.
Protect your computer against hackers. Install reputable virus checkers, spyware detectors and firewalls and use them on a regular basis. Keyloggers can track the details you enter into your bank account when you're using online banking.
Compare bank accounts now to find the right bank account for you and learn more about how you can check your bank account online.
