How to avoid scams and fraud
Never provide your online ID, password or PIN to anyone and never write them down or share them.
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.
Never provide your online ID, password or PIN to anyone and never write them down or share them.
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.
Avoid doing Internet banking in public areas such as Internet cafés or on any computer that can be accessed by people you do not know.
Change your PIN and passwords frequently.
Put sensible transaction limits on your accounts.
Only provide your credit card details to reputable companies.
Never send money or give credit card or online account details to anyone you do not know and trust.
Make it a habit of checking bank statements for any suspicious and unauthorised debit orders. Take notice of all notifications sent from your bank when debit orders are deducted.
Be aware and informed when signing credit applications.
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