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5 top tips to help you stay safe online, on your mobile and your phone

on Wed, 31/05/2017 - 3:34pm

The best way to protect yourself from fraud is to be aware.

Always be suspicious of unexpected calls, emails or text messages from people claiming to be from companies you trust, such as your bank or broadband provider.

Here are 5 top tips to help you stay safe:-

  1. Never disclose your full Online Banking PIN or full Online Banking password.
  2. Never disclose bank card reader codes over the phone.
  3. Never transfer money from your account after being instructed to do so for "security reasons".
  4. Never allow anyone to access your computer remotely when someone calls you.
  5. Keep your computer operating system (Windows, OSX etc), web browser & antivirus software up to date to help you stay safe online.