Protecting Your Information
Your personal information is always at RISK.
Below are reminders for how to keep your information safe.
Refuse Access to your Computer
- NEVER allow access to your computer from unsolicited requests.
- Don't call the number or click on the link in a pop-up message such as: "Your computer has been infected with a virus, please call support at 888-888-8888 to fix this problem IMMEDIATELY!"
- DO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TRUSTED COMPUTER STORE FOR ASSISTANCE.
STOP-Don't Click, Don't Send
- Don't click on a link from an unsolicited email or text message.
- Don't provide card information just because someone says they need it.
Keep your information secure
- Shred your documents prior to throwing them in the trash.
- NEVER give out your bank information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers.
Investigate Origin
- DON'T send payment until you verify the request is valid.
- Law enforcement doesn't call people with warrants and request payments for bond.
- IRS will NOT call and request a pre-paid card, gift card, and/or money wire for back taxes.
- Verify with a trusted loved one before sending money to a family member in trouble.
- DON'T TRUST MONEY REQUESTS from person(s) you've met online!
- Fraudsters can create spoof emails, text messages, computer pop-ups, and phone numbers that look like legitimate communications.
- Law enforcement doesn't call people with warrants and request payments for bond.