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Submitted by Fifth Third Bancorp
CINCINNATI, December 12, 2022 /CSRwire/ – The rise of online and mobile banking and electronic financial transactions have made life easier for consumers. However, without proper security measures, they can put you at risk for fraud and scams. Here are a few easy actions you can take to protect yourself this holiday season and beyond.
Set up alerts for credit card monitoring
Set up alerts through your credit card (either via an app or online account) so you are made aware if suspicious activity is detected on your account. If you did not make a flagged transaction, some providers can shut down the account for your protection and send you new cards.
If you notice a charge that you did not make, contact your bank or credit card provider immediately.
Beware of phishing
Be on the lookout when it comes to deals and offers coming to your inbox. Always exercise caution, even with emails that appear to be from legitimate senders. Typos and misspelled words are common signs that an email could be a scam. Be cautious clicking on links or attachments that look suspicious; doing so may expose your computer or device to malware, which could be used to steal or “phish” for information, such as usernames, passwords and card information.
Check out additional information and phishing tips from Fifth Third
Watch out for text and phone scams
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