Best Ways To Prevent Identity Theft

Use Of VPN

                      

Have you heard about digitally safe tunnels that make sure you have privacy? Virtual Private Networks are a safer option while browsing. This will make sure you don’t download unnecessary cookies. It will also help you keep your identity a secret while on the internet. Your connections are secure, just like the president’s telephone.

Use Trusted Networks Only

When you want to wire money, make purchases online or do net banking, make sure your device is connected to a trusted network. You should avoid making online payments while connected to a public network as there is a higher risk involved in your information getting leaked.

Mobile Phone Security

Your mobile phone is your precious commodity. You never leave it out of sight. This is because your mobile is a key to accessing your social bubble. To prevent leaks:

• Ensure a screen lock on your mobile phone.
• Prevent it from getting robbed by holding it tight and using earphones while speaking on the call, as thieves lift it when you hold your phone on your ears while on a call.
• Ensure every app has a password and use tracking services so that even if your cell phone gets robbed, you can easily track it.
• Avoid using the browser on your phone for net banking; instead, use a mobile banking app.  

Making Your Social Media Accounts Private

These days, it’s easier to take a screenshot of someone else’s display picture. This display picture is then used to create a fake account, posing as you and doing evil deeds. To avoid this, you can use the feature of changing your account from public and private; this will ensure only those in your social bubble to view your profile. In this way, scammers or frauds will find it difficult to get access to your posts.

Credit Card Reports

 Freezing your credit card is a good option, as mentioned earlier, but when you freeze your Card is something you need to check out. You should make sure that you are updated with the credit card reports. Cross-check for any frauds and forbearing accounts and see that they are reported adequately.

Monitor Your Financial Statements

While reviewing your financial statements, make sure you are familiar with and recognize each and every transaction. This will help you get your swipe history, and abnormalities in the transactions, and cross-check the locations you did the purchases, keeping you updated and well-informed. If you do not identify some statements, make sure you report it to the bank and demand the information as consumers have a right to it. 

Use Of Digital Wallets

Digital wallets have become an ongoing trend since the beginning of the cashless revolution—the need for private credit cards has been sufficed with digital wallets. You can safely carry your information on your mobile device and secure transactions preventing a breach in data.