Beware of fraudulent activity on the internet

Recently the world has been using the internet more and more .More people are working from their homes ,more companies are conducting their business online,more people are doing they're shipping meaning more and more uses all together are putting their personal information online. Many cyber criminals are aware of this and they too are starting to conduct they're "business" online.

 

Cyber crime has seen a massive rise after the introduction of Covid-19 into the world and not have they increased in number they are thriving. More and more people have to work online now and this means that there are many who aren't very knowledgeable of the internet in general having to learn how to use it. It's like having lived in a small town with only three stores your whole and then suddenly moving to a massive city with three super markets and a crime rate higher than the "Leonardo". Separating what's good from bad is going to be pretty difficult.These fraudsters no this and they're taking advantage of it.

 

Here's a few things you can do to avoid being a victim of internet fraud.

 

Ÿ     Avoid sharing personal information

The sad fact is many people often fall for this trick. There is certain information that an organization cannot ask from you like you ID number or your banking details.Any company that may require this from will schedule am appointment to meet with you at one of their branches in you vicinity or will already have this information from past interactions.You are allowed to refuse sharing this information and no one is allowed to force you to share it with them.If this happens report it immediately.

Ÿ   Ignore emails you don't recognize

Fake emails from names you don't know 

claiming they know you or have done business with you company must be ignored at all times,especially if they are sent to your personal email.These often contain  Spyware or malware which is designed to corrupt your PC letting hackers and other criminals gain access to your computer and viewing all your personal and

 

professional information.Click the links below to learn about Malware and Spyware

 

 

Ÿ  Get an anti virus software

An anti virus software is like a 24hr security service for your computer.It detects and eliminates any form of virus which is sent to your computer through any type of format it may come in.These are very useful especially on work computers.You wouldn't want to be the one responsible for leaking confidential information from work because you thought you one a free trip to Bali now do you.

 

click on the video below to learn some more of the best ways the best ways to avoid internet fraud: