Fidelity suggests ways to minimize exposure to online risks, such as e-mail scams.

Secure Your Home Computer

Install up-to-date anti-virus software
Install up-to-date anti-spyware software
Install a firewall
Regularly download security updates and patches
Take extra security steps when using wireless hotspots (at the airport, hotels, coffee shops, etc.)
Ensure your wireless home network is secure

Create an alternate customer ID to use in place of your Social Security number whenever possible
Review financial statements as they arrive for unauthorized transactions or changes
Review your credit report at least once per year
Shred all documents containing personal information
Know what to do if you suspect identity theft

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	Secure Your Home Computer Install up-to-date anti-virus software Install up-to-date anti-spyware software Install a firewall Regularly download security updates and patches Take extra security steps when using wireless hotspots (at the airport, hotels, coffee shops, etc.) Ensure your wireless home network is secure Minimize Your Risks Online Protect your passwords Know how to identify a possible phishing e-mail Protect Yourself From Identity Theft Create an alternate customer ID to use in place of your Social Security number whenever possible Review financial statements as they arrive for unauthorized transactions or changes Review your credit report at least once per year Shred all documents containing personal information Know what to do if you suspect identity theft
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