Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Identity Theft
- Immediaetly close out your browser after making a web transaction
- Install a firewall and virus protection on your computer
- Shred important documents before throwing them away.
- At the ATM
- When you’re by yourself, avoid using an ATM in out-of-the-way or deserted areas.
- Put your money and ATM card away before you leave the ATM. Always avoid showing your cash.
- Report loss or theft
- Report lost or stolen credit cards immediately to the company that issued you the card.
- If your ATM card or debit card is lost or stolen, contact your bank immediately.
- Treat cards like cash
- Protect your cards as if they were cash – never let them out of your possession or control.
- Don’t let your credit cards be used by others, even family and friends.
- PIN safety
- Never write down your personal identification number (PIN), especially on the back of your card.
Memorize it.
- No one from a financial institution, the police, or a merchant should ask for your PIN. You are the
only person who needs to know it.
- When shopping
- Be sure that you get your card back after every purchase.
- Keep copies of your sales vouchers and ATM, debit or credit card receipts in a secure place.
- Fraud payments
- Someone gives you money (via an electronic payment, check or money order) and then asks you to
send cash in return.
- Work-at-home: A company promises you easy money working at home.
- Overpayments: You advertised an item for sale and the buyer “accidentally” sends you more than the
price.
- Sweethearts: A special someone you’ve met online promises to come to the U.S. to be with you.