Fraudulent activity affects many people worldwide. Luckily, there are a few simple things you can do on your own to protect yourself from trouble and avoid losses.
Stay On Top of Things: Check your balances and statements regularly to ensure that you’ll catch an act of fraud quickly if it does occur. One problem that can come up for those who aren’t on top of their transactions is taking the blame from their bank for a fraudulent incident.
Get Creative: Try to get a little trickier with your passwords, i.e. using a mix of numbers, symbols, and lengthier words to keep yourself protected. Repeating passwords and using words, phrases, or numbers that are relevant to your personal information may put you at risk for fraud.
Clean Up the Clutter: Disorganization is a sure fire way to get yourself into trouble. Keep clear back-ups and files of everything, and be sure you can access it when you need it. The sooner you get in the habit of keeping your records neat and tidy, the better (and safer!) you’ll feel.
Keep Both Eyes Open: Don’t get lazy with your finances, especially when you’re online. Always log off your computer, check up on your accounts as regularly as you can, and monitor your credit reports. The more watchful you are, the more likely it is you’ll prevent fraud, or stop a problem before it gets too far.
Put Your Trust in Us: Having a talented, trustworthy bookkeeper is a great way to ensure your finances are safe and in order! We reconcile your transactions every month and closely monitor your accounts for anything suspicious.
Paragon is committed to keeping our clients safe and happy! If you ever have any questions regarding fraud, or how we can further maintain your accounts, please contact us.
