Avoiding scams – Future Crimes

A friend of mind had $30,000 scammed from his credit card last week, but his credit card limit was only $12,000!

It was a pretty elaborate scam involving his mobile number, mobile provider and his emails, so I thought it timely to share these few instructions that came to me from business banking at ANZ last week:

• Phishing emails - there are some simple rules that can help you avoid becoming a victim of a phishing scam
• Never respond to an email that asks for personal or financial information, even if it appears to be from ANZ
• Always phone the bank or visit in person when updating financial and personal details or sent electronically via Secure Mail in internet banking
• Keep your computer software up to date and regularly check your home computer for malicious software to ensure that their system is not being scanned for persona details without your knowledge
• Contact the bank immediately if you feel you have become a victim of phishing
• Check your financial statement regularly for any unexplained transactions

I've downloaded this book to read over my Christmas break that might help teach me more about protecting myself - Future Crimes Book