How to prevent phishing
How can I prevent myself being a victim of phishing?
The key thing is to be suspicious of all unsolicited or unexpected emails you receive, even if they appear to originate from a trusted source. Although your bank may contact you by email, they will never ask you to reconfirm your login or security password information by clicking on a link in an email and visiting a website. Stop to think about how your bank normally communicates with you and never disclose your password in full or personal information.
- Always be suspicious of unsolicited emails that are supposedly from a reputable organisation, such as your bank or the tax office.
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- Never go to a website from a link in an email and then enter personal details, as the email could be from a fraudulent source.
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- Be cautious of any unexpected changes to your bank’s website which involve you being asked for more information than you normally provide.
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- Check the URL web address. The login page on your bank’s website address should start with “https”.
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- If you think you might have mistakenly visited a phishing site and provided your bank account details, don’t be afraid to contact your bank to inform them immediately. They will take all necessary steps to protect your account.