There are many scams out there that one should be aware of.
People fall victim to scams and fraud every day.
An example is ‘phishing’, which is deceitfully obtaining personal information such as passwords, identity numbers and credit card details by calling, sending emails or cell-phone messages that seem as if they come from trusted sources, such as banks or legitimate companies.
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To avoid being a victim, there are a few tips you can follow:
- Never respond to emails or cell-phone messages appearing to be from your bank, which request your personal details. Remember that no bank will ever ask you to confirm or update your account details by email.
- Do not save your Internet banking password on your desktop.
- Do not leave your computer unattended after you have entered your Internet banking password.
- Always log off or sign off at the end of a session.
- Only provide your credit card details to reputable companies.
For more information, visit the SAPS site: SAPS safety awareness
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