Tips that to avoid scams

An increasing number of people are turning to digital payments and digital transactions. Similarly, the number of victims of online shopping scams and fraud is on the rise.

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Weak passwords are the root cause of most cyber scams.

If an account or service you use offers multifactor authentication (MFA), turn it on.

Unbelievable offer? Then do not believe

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Everything from salt to camphor, from needles to motor cars can be bought online today. The Kovid-19 epidemic and the ensuing lockdown have increased the popularity of online shopping tenfold. An increasing number of people are turning to digital payments and digital transactions. Similarly, the number of victims of online shopping scams and fraud is on the rise.

A person who is new to online shopping is more likely to buy fake digital gift cards or buy products from counterfeit companies. This raises a question. How to shop safely online? Here are some simple things that will lead to a safer online shopping experience.

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Pay attention to passwords - Weak passwords are the root cause of most cyber scams. According to Microsoft, 579 passwords are hacked every second. So do not auto save your passwords. And do not forget to change the password at regular intervals.

Multifactor Authentication - If an account or service you use offers Multifactor Authentication (MFA), turn it on. If someone else tries to log in to your account, you will be notified and you can thwart that attempt. The multifactor authentication system can prevent most password attacks.

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Unbelievable offer? Do not believe it - when shopping online pay attention when an offer comes in front of you that seems to never happen. For example, if you see an ad for iPhone 13 Pro for just Rs 5,000, do not jump. Read the accompanying details and make sure everything is correct. Also, check who is selling (seller). Please check the link before clicking on the link of this type of offer. Do not click if in doubt as to whether it is fake.

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