While the internet and computers offer many opportunities and advancements for business and individuals, it also opens your door to predators and crooks. It is important to pay attention to who you are giving your confidential information to and make sure it is someone you know and trust.
You should NEVER be asked for your confidential information over e-mail. E-mail is not a secure method of transmitting information and the messages can be tapped into and information stolen. If you feel that you have received an e-mail or are suspicious of someone trying to commit Identity Theft, it is very important that you report the scam quickly so that law enforcement agencies can shut the fraudulent operations down.
Take the Fraud Awareness Quiz-
Are you protecting yourself against fraud?
