How You Can Protect Yourself Online

February 11, 2019

The benefits of online banking are abundant if you take the proper steps to protect yourself and use the internet wisely. Do you know who, or what, is in your computer? Here are ways you can keep yourself safer online.

Don’t use obvious passwords like birthdays, family names, etc
Never share your passwords with anyone
If your password is breached, create a new one
Always log out of your session when you are finished
Never provide your Social Security number or account information to anyone who contacts you online or by phone/text
Go paperless with estatments and Bill Pay – exposes you to less fraud and has less impact on the environment
Never click on email links from people you don’t know
Keep your browser updated and use antivirus software on your computer
Never reveal sensitive or personal information on social networking sites
Use secure delivery methods whenever possible
Order a free copy of your credit report every four months from one of the three credit reporting agencies at annualcreditreport.com
As Minnesota's consumer protection agency, the Minnesota Department of Commerce has compiled a booklet of tips to help consumers protect themselves from fraud.
Click here to download a pdf of the Fraud Toolkit from the Minnesota Department of Commerce.

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