Security Measures that you Should Take When it Comes to Online Safety.
The Internal Revenue Service recommends you be mindful of risks when you share devices, shop online or interact on social media.
01/29/2022
In 2020, 47 percent of Americans experienced identity theft. And $712.4 billion were lost because of identity theft cases, up from $502.5 billion in 2019. The 2021 projected losses are $721.3 billion.
The Internal Revenue Service recommends you be mindful of risks when you share devices, shop online or interact on social media. For your security:
- Beware of sharing personal information. Don’t reveal too much information about yourself, especially your date of birth, your social security number, your address.
- Treat your personal information like cash and don’t leave it lying around.
- Use security software and backup your data including your tax records, your school transcripts, your college applications.
- Know that criminals can easily steal personal information from public Wi-Fi.
- Don’t click on links or download attachments from unknown or suspicious emails. Be aware of compromised accounts. Criminals may compromise the email or social media account of someone you know and send you a request.
Cybercrimes threaten the public’s safety, the economy and national security. For instance, cybercriminals may steal your personal information, file a tax return pretending to be you, get a refund before you even get a chance to file your return yourself.
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