Though you may be tempted to check your bank account in a coffee shop, store, or train station, you really shouldn’t. Using an unsecure wireless connection can put you at risk for identity theft. Only access your accounts online or through a mobile app when you have access to a secure Internet connection. If you need to provide your account number online to pay bills or transfer funds, make sure the website is secure. The website address should begin with “https” as the “s” stands for “secure.” You should also look for an icon of a lock and/or the word “Secure” in the top left corner of the address bar before providing your account number.  If none of these things are present, don’t enter your account number as your information may not be kept confidential. You should not need to provide your account number for online shopping, so be wary of sites that ask you to. Don’t leave your checkbook or bank statements lying around your home or car. Instead, open and view the statements when they arrive, then store them and any other papers with your account information on them in a safe place, such as a filing cabinet. Also, keep your checkbook in a secure location. Don’t forget to shred, rather than simply recycle or toss out, old checks and bank statements to keep others from learning your account information. It’s important to look through the bank statements for your checking and savings accounts on a regular basis. Make sure you’ve been charged appropriately for all purchases. If you see any charges that you haven’t authorized, contact your bank immediately for more information.
استخدم اتصال آمن بالإنترنت للولوج إلى حساباتك البنكية عبر الإنترنت. شارك رقم حسابك البنكي فقط مع المواقع الإلكترونية المؤمنة والموثوقة. تتبع الشيكات المصرفية وكشف رصيد حسابك البنكي. راقب حسابك بوتيرة منتظمة لاكتشاف أي عملية احتيال أو اختراق.