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Simple Steps To Keep Your Computer Secure
Internet Security
Through the use of various techniques and technologies, fraudsters trick unsuspecting Internet users into divulging personal and financial information.
Protecting Your Computer
Internet banking provides convenient access to information and the ability to perform transactions from home, work or other locations. Users must be aware that when you communicate via the Internet, other people and software can also communicate with your computer. An inadequately protected computer can be accessed by an unknown party or malicious software (malware) in a very short period of time, and without your knowledge.
To keep your computer free from damaging malware, we recommend diligent use of the following computer and online security practices:
Tip: Avoid Card Skimming
With the Holiday Season quickly approaching amidst recent media and law enforcement reports of skimming operations exploring Saskatchewan, now is a good time to remind members of sound cardholder transaction practices to reduce the risk of card skimming.
When dining out, do you hand your credit card to the server and wait at the table for your receipt? When fueling up, do you hand your card to the pump attendant and wait for your receipt in your warm and comfy vehicle? In an ATM lobby where two out of three ATMs have ‘out of order’ signage, would you proceed to use your card at the third apparently functional ATM? If your debit card became trapped in an ATM, would you accept help from a friendly stranger offering assistance? Do you throw your debit or credit card receipts away without looking at them?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you are at a greater risk of being skimmed sooner rather than later.
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