Happy Cyber Monday and welcome to one of the biggest days of the year for online shopping! With the convenience of online retailers, comes increased security risk. We want to make sure you stay safe this holiday season by using these 5 tips below.
1.USE PRIVATE WI-FI CONNECTIONS
- Make sure you are using a secure internet connection and avoid shopping while on public or shared internet sources.
2.BEWARE OF SUSPICIOUS EMAILS
- Many retailers will be sending promotions via email. Ask yourself these questions before clicking:
- Have I shopped with these retailers in the past? How do they have my email address?
- Does this email address look legitimate? Check for misspelled words or added numbers in the link or email address.
3.USE SECURE PAYMENT METHODS
- If available use payment sources such as Zelle, Amazon Pay and PayPal.
- Use 2-step verification to add an extra layer of security to payments.
- Avoid using payment information in links received via social media.
4.IF IT SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PROBABLY IS
- You should never enter payment information if you have “won” a prize of any kind and should never be asked to use payment information to enter a giveaway.
5.USE THE SecurLOCK EQUIP APP
- The power to protect your debit card is in your hands! Enjoy control and protection over your NobelBank cards with the free SecurLOCK Equip App. With SecurLOCK, you decide when your cards can be used by turning then “on” or “off”.
- Download the SecurLOCK Equip app in the App Store or on Google Play
Stay safe this Holiday Season and Happy Shopping!