Don’t use the same username and password for access to banking and social media platforms.
Avoid sharing or having joint social media accounts.
Be cautious about what you share on social media.
Activate your security settings which restrict access to your personal information.
Don’t carry unnecessary personal information in your wallet or purse.
Don’t disclose personal information such as passwords and PINs when asked to do so by anyone via telephone, fax or even email.
Don’t write down PINs and passwords and avoid obvious choices like birth dates and first names.
Don’t use any Personal Identifiable Information (PII) as a password, user ID or personal identification number (PIN).
Don’t use Internet Cafes or unsecure terminals (hotels, conference centers etc.) to do your banking.
Use strong passwords for all your accounts.
Change your password regularly and never share them with anyone else.
Store personal and financial documentation safely. Always lock it away.
Keep PIN numbers and passwords confidential.
Verify all requests for personal information and only provide it when there is a legitimate reason to do so.
To prevent your ID being used to commit fraud if it is ever lost or stolen, alert the SA Fraud Prevention Service immediately on 0860 101 248 or at www.safps.org.za.
Ensure that you have a robust firewall and install antivirus software to prevent a computer virus sending out personal information from your computer.
When destroying personal information, either shred or burn it (do not tear or put it in a garbage or recycling bag).
Should your ID or driver’s license be stolen report it to SAPS immediately.
