7 Tips For Better Online Banking
Banking online has its advantages, but it also comes with a few downfalls. Here are some quick and easy tips to help make your experience as hassle-free as possible!
1. Make sure you don’t use the same email for banking that you do for anything unimportant. If you use Gmail, try ‘Gmail [email protected]’ instead of ‘yourname@gmail.com’ because you never know who might be watching!
2. Always enable browser security features and login notices to avoid scams and phishing emails from attackers using realistic looking banks like PayPal or Amazon .
3. Only do banking on secure pages. Don’t visit the bank’s site directly, but instead use SSL pages like https://www.yourbankname.com/
4. Always change your passwords regularly and use a zero-knowledge password generator if you can’t think of anything new .
5. Be wary about what you click on, especially when using public computers in libraries or coffee shops. Don’t visit sites where you can purchase Viagra over the internet!
6. Know your rights if something goes wrong with your account (or any other sort of legal matter). You should always know what sort of protection and interest rates your banks are offering you – find out here!
7. Beware of fake ATM machines - they will often give you a high-rate offer on your credit card, and then use the money straight away.
These are some of the most important things to remember when using online banking. Good luck!
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1. How to open a bank account in the EU [EUROPEAN SOCIETY] An article with several helpful tips for opening a bank account in Europe, including how to deal with each country specific details and regulations. (Tip #1 is "Choose your bank carefully".) 2. How To Buy a House in the Philippines [BANKING] A helpful guide on the topic of buying houses in The Philippines. Useful for people looking to invest in local properties. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ < Current article index > Main page at Living In Taiwan .org Other pages at Online Store News & Updates Archive - updated 29 July 2014
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