Tips to avoid scams

The Internet gives easy access to criminals to scam consumers out of money. Be online savvy and protect yourself.

Tips to avoid internet scams:

1. Be wary of emails from unknown sources asking you for your personal details
2. Set up a junk mail filter to stop unwanted emails entering your account
3. Always go to a bank's official website to get information, don't follow links within emails
4. Make sure your payments online are secure, look for the padlock symbol in the address bar
5. Say no to strangers offering to put money in your account, this could be illegal