Helpful Tips, Household Finances, Video Tips
Shopping Online? Quick Tips to Protect Your Identity
June 15, 2010 by James K Barath, CMPS · 1 Comment
In May 2010, Retail Sales at non-store retailers — a category that includes Amazon and eBay — topped $29 billion, up 16 percent from May 2009. Clearly, Indiana and Illinois residents are doing an increasing amount of shopping online. And we’re paying our bills online, too.
But how well are we protecting our identities?
In this 5-minute piece from NBC’s The Today Show, you’ll learn the basics of online fraud and methods to minimize the likelihood of identity theft. Furthermore, the tips go beyond the basic “choose a challenging password”. For example, you’ll hear about:
- Why you shouldn’t pay bills from a coffee shop
- Who might be hiding behind an unprotected public wifi network
- The dangers of storing credit card numbers with an online retailer
Although the interviewee goes over the top at one point with respect to spyware and anti-phishing prevention, the point being made is a good one — you can’t be too careful with your online financials and common sense goes a long way.
Do you have any other tips on protecting your online identity? If so, share them in the comment section.
About the Author: James K Barath is a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist, qualified liability advisor and your FHA Home Loan Expert. He is also a graduate of Purdue University, The CMPS Institute, Dale Carnegie Human Relations Course & Napoleon Hill Foundation's PMA Science of Success Class. It's your home and your future. It's his profession and his passion. He is ready to work for your best interest. Contact James Barath today for your Borrow Smart Analysis - the CALM Approach to Borrowing ! His Motto: I Facilitate the American Dream Through Responsible Mortgage Lending and Financial Literacy! 
Comments
One Response to “Shopping Online? Quick Tips to Protect Your Identity”Trackbacks
Check out what others are saying about this post...[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by WelcomeHomeNWI.com, James K Barath, CMPS. James K Barath, CMPS said: Did You Hear: Shopping Online? Quick Tips to Protect Your Identity http://bit.ly/babmtf #trerblog #li [...]