The Risk Management Group - The A to Z of Safe Social Media

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Online fraud is a growing problem. As more and more services go online we can expect fraud levels to rise even further. Many fraudsters who once searched through rubbish bins for discarded bank statements now browse social media sites for personal data. Most of us are oblivious to this risk and our online posts and profiles often contain a wealth of information that a clever fraudster could use.

Sanity Check Number Six:

Have you ever disclosed information in an online profile that a fraudster could use, such as your date of birth?

Always limit what you post and what your profile discloses about you.

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Copyright Mark Johnson & Corinne Blandin, 2012