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Stop think, click

Stop think, click. By Charles Langley. Protect your personal information!!!. There are almost 10 million victims of identity theft every year. If asked for your personal information find out what it is needed for before sharing it. Know who you're dealing with.

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Stop think, click

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  1. Stop think, click By Charles Langley

  2. Protect your personal information!!! • There are almost 10 million victims of identity theft every year. • If asked for your personal information find out what it is needed for before sharing it

  3. Know who you're dealing with • It is remarkably easy for an online scammer to impersonate a legitimate business. • Check out the seller before you buy!!!!!

  4. Virus and spyware • Anti virus software protects your computer from viruses that can destroy your data slow your computer even let spammers to use your email and make you unhappy. • Spyware is installed on your computer with out your consent. Then it watches or controls your computer use. Watch for a barrage of ads new toolbars and unexpected icons at the bottom of your screen.

  5. Set up and update your web browser and operating system regularly • Hackers take advantage of outdated software. • Check the tools or options menu for built in security features.

  6. Protect your passwords • Don’t use personal information or adjacent keys on the keyboard for usernames and passwords. • Don’t share passwords over email, phone, internet, most organizations and businesses will not ask you to share them with employees.

  7. Learn who to contact if something goes wrong online • If you are hacked inform your ISP and the hackers if you know it. • The FBI’s internet crime complaint center is at ic3.gov

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