For previous generations, the concern of how your personal identity, banking, and credit documents (ID card, wallet, or bank files) could be stolen was only through loss, robbery or pick-pocket. It was difficult to have your identity stolen, especially by some criminal in a foreign country.
Now, bank balances, credit transactions, and personal information can be stolen in seconds and used for criminal purposes and profit.
Using public information and data purchased from other criminals, the criminals often trick us into giving them the needed information (50% of the time, you are the one who gave the needed details and opportunity to perpetrate their crime) trough their Phishing attempts).
Here are six simple thngs you can do to protect your information from theft:
Strong, Unique Passwords:
Use different passwords for each account and consider a password manager. It is important to realize that a password that is used on one account my later be known and attempted on another account, so do not use the same passwords or password template on different accounts.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Enables an additional layer of security by requiring a second form of verification.
Limit Social Media Sharing:
Avoid sharing personal information like birthdates, addresses, or other sensitive data online.
Shred Documents:
Shred any documents containing personal information before disposal.
Secure Wi-Fi Connections:
Use a secure network, particularly when conducting financial transactions. Do not use chargers that plug directly into public USB ports.
Review Financial Statements: Regularly check credit card, bank, and other financial statements for unusual activity.
Learn more through the free seminars that we offer and educational materials that we provide.
