Bank Safe Online

Protecting Yourself

Whatever you use the Internet for it is vital that you take a few basic steps to ensure that your computer is protected against the latest threats. Just as you protect your house with locks on windows and doors and maybe also a burglar alarm, it is essential that you protect your computer by using up-to-date anti-virus software, doing regular scans of your computer to check for viruses, installing a personal firewall as well as the latest security updates for your web browser and operating system.

The three essential steps to protect your computer are:

• Use anti-virus software and keep it up-to-date on a regular basis.
• Install and learn how to use a personal firewall.
• Download the latest security updates (or patches) for your web browser and operating system.

Our Downloadable Guides:

Money Mule Advise Guide 2011

View the latest Money Mule recruitment advise guide, provides information on how to identify these scams and also usefull contacts if you have been approached to act as a possible Money Mule.

Remote Banking Guide December 2009

Download our latest guide to safely banking online

Online banking fraud increases in 2009
Online banking fraud is on the rise, so make sure you don't become another statistic. Download the latest press release from Financial Fraud Action UK for further details.

Download our latest Personal Protection Plan
The best ways to minimise your chances of becoming a victim of fraud.

 

Download our Consumer Advice Guide
Learn how to spot the danger signs of a phishing scam, and how to ensure that your online banking experience remains safe and secure.

 

Download our Money Mule Advice Guide
Learn how to spot the danger signs of a money mule recruitment scam, and how to prevent yourself from becoming a money launderer's unwitting accomplice.

 

Tips for staying safe online
Additional protective measures for safe online banking...

What to do when disposing of old hard disks

Hard drives store a lot of data, including sensitive personal and financial information. If you are selling, giving away or throwing out your old computer, make sure that information does not disappear along with it!

 

Download our printable Top 10 Tips
Top tips for safe online banking and shopping.