The Internet identity theft is sadly a common practice today.
This information collection is intended to make known the details of this type of fraud, bad for the electronic age.
Prevention identity theft online
Follow these tips to protect yourself online:
Password protection
Never share your password or PIN to anyone
Never write your password in a place that can be easily found by others.
When creating your password, do not use information that may relate easily to you (eg your date of birth, social security number or names of pets or hobbies).
Use passwords containing both numbers and letters, preferably that are not recognizable words (eg 7djskDer)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (FTC) offers tips for http://www.onguardonline.gov/stopthinkclick.html passwords.
Use a unique password for each system. Always use a different password for every system you enter.
Frequently change passwords for your online account. We recommend you change your password every 30 days.
Online Security
If you provide financial information or place an order online, make sure the site is secure. Look for a URL that begins with "https: / /" and has the "closed lock" () in the lower right corner of your browser.
Do business only with financial institutions and Internet merchants you know and whom you trust.
Beware of sites that try to look like a financial institution. Be careful to check that your bank's web address is correct.
not respond to any email or message in a popup window that asks to update or supply your personal information.
Never leave your computer unattended while using any services or investment banking electronics.
Take care to always close the session and the browser when a secure session is finished.
only access your personal financial information on a computer on which you "trust." Internet kiosks and cyber cafes are not as secure as your personal computer.
Install, use and regularly update anti-virus programs and anti-spyware on your computer.
Make sure your computer is updated with security patches for your operating system and applications. Windows users must enable the automatic update feature. You can find the security patches on the site Provider Web. Check out these sites regularly as these patches are updated frequently.
Consider using a personal firewall to prevent hackers from invading your PC, especially if you use an Internet connection DSL or cable modem. A firewall can be done almost "invisible" on the Internet and help you to block communications from unauthorized sources.
If you use a wireless connection, take care to turn on all security features such as WPA encryption. Change the default password and SSID of your wireless router.
Secure email
If an offer sent via email or on a website seems too good to be true, it probably is.
E-mail is not secure. Never send an email with your personal financial information such as account numbers or social security number.
not open emails or attachments from senders you do not know. Even when you know the source, be wary. Attachments can contain viruses or Trojans that threaten the security of your computer.
Beware of email scams. Never respond to unsolicited emails or click on suspicious emails asking you to validate your account information or provide personal information.
Use software to filter e-mail "spam" messages and identify suspects.
Disable the function of "preview" in your email program. This function may be hazardous to their safety.
Use secure messaging when available. Our electronic banking application has a secure messaging function that can be accessed once logged.
Potege your accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Myspace and other recommendations:
How get your personal information from identity thieves:
get information from businesses or other institutions:
stealing records or information while they're at work.
bribing an employee who has access to records.
They seize the records.
deceive employees for information. Read
Identity Theft: What to do if you are a victim http://www.privacyrights.org/spanish/pi17a.htm
More information : http://www.univision.com / content / channel.jhtml? chid = 9 & schid = 1860 & secid = 11068
In Mexico, who can help?: http://www.enterate.unam.mx/Articulos/2006/enero/robo.htm
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