Money Mondays: Six Tips to Protect Yourself from Financial Fraud Online
The Internet has become an integral part of daily life for many of us for both work and play. While we are using the Internet increasingly to shop and manage our money, we are also hearing more and more about data breaches and hackers stealing online financial information. While some data breaches are impossible to prevent, there are steps you can take to guard your financial information to reduce the risk of fraud.
The Internet has become an integral part of daily life for many of us for both work and play. While we are using the Internet increasingly to shop and manage our money, we are also hearing more and more about data breaches and hackers stealing online financial information. While some data breaches are impossible to prevent, there are steps you can take to guard your financial information to reduce the risk of fraud.
You can use these six tips to help protect yourself against fraud and identity theft.
Watch this video from OnGuardOnline.gov for steps you can take to keep your computer secure.
Do you suspect someone has stolen your financial information? Follow these steps to report it. If identity theft strikes, take immediate action to help prevent the thief from doing more damage.
Remember, you can never be too careful with your financial information online. If you wish to discuss your personal situation in relation to your Social Security disability benefits and the Ticket to Work program, the safest way to do that is to call our Help Line at 1-866-968-7842/866-833-2967 (TTY) M - F 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET.
Contact the Ticket to Work Help Line
Call 1-866-968-7842
1-866-833-2967 (TTY)
M-F 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET
Contact the Ticket to Work Help Line
Call 1-866-968-7842
1-866-833-2967 (TTY)
M-F 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET
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