European Cyber Security Month

Still waiting for something you purchased online? Or does the product you received not match what you ordered?

Then you may have fallen for a scam. Scams are increasingly sophisticated and we all make mistakes.

Every day, more and more people are enjoying the experience of shopping online. But shoppers need to remain cautious as scammers are always looking for ways to steal credit card or banking details!

If your bank account has been compromised, or you notice unusual activity on
your credit card account, here are some steps you can take...

Here are some signs: 

• You have trouble logging into your account
• You get a message saying your account password has been changed, but you didn’t do it
• You see posts that you didn’t write
• You are suddenly following lots of people you don’t
• know
• You see a login from an unusual location
• You receive lots of ads that feel like spam

1. Be aware of what information you are sharing

2. Think before you post

3. Consider the consequences

4. Pause before you play

5. Make sure you know who you are communicating with

6. Stay tuned to cybersecurity news 

1. Choose strong passwords

2. Use a password manager

3. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

4. Do all of the above!

Follow these 5 steps.

6 tips for everyone

1. Make sure your online purchases are from reputable and secure sites
2. Never make a credit card purchase over public wi-fi
3. Choose strong passwords
4. Be suspicious of an urgent text, email or voice call that is supposedly from your bank or other institution
5. Be very suspicious of any text or email that says you have money to claim
6. Watch out for scams on social media

1. Stay calm when you receive an 'urgent' request for a payment from a senior person in your company.
2. Always check a supplier's request to change payment details.
3. Watch out for false security alerts.
4. Think before you click.
5. Think before you share.

1. Choose strong passwords

2. Use a password manager

3. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

4. Do all of the above!

Follow these 5 steps.

6 tips for everyone

1. Make sure your online purchases are from reputable and secure sites
2. Never make a credit card purchase over public wi-fi
3. Choose strong passwords
4. Be suspicious of an urgent text, email or voice call that is supposedly from your bank or other institution
5. Be very suspicious of any text or email that says you have money to claim
6. Watch out for scams on social media

1. Stay calm when you receive an 'urgent' request for a payment from a senior person in your company.
2. Always check a supplier's request to change payment details.
3. Watch out for false security alerts.
4. Think before you click.
5. Think before you share.