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November 27th, 2009

Wesbsites that use Telesign are looking out for their consumer.  A number of website owners turn to Telesign to increase security and profit for its company.  Telesign offers 2 factor authentication, SMS messaging, phone verification, and autmatic call back to filer out spammers and online criminals.

 

Always be sure to check the Web Site Address. Above the web site at the top of your screen is a rectangular window that contains the web site address (also called the URL, or Uniform Resource Locator). By checking that address, you can make sure that you are dealing with the correct company.Don’t click on any link embedded within a potentially suspicious email. Instead, start a new Internet session by typing in the link’s URL into the address bar and pressing “Enter” to be sure you are directed to a legitimate Web site.

 

Don’t Fall for “Phishing” Messages. Identity thieves send massive numbers of e-mails to Internet users that ask them to update the account information for their banks, credit cards, online payment service, or popular shopping sites. The e-mail may state that your account information has expired, been compromised or lost and that you need to immediately resend it to the company.Some e-mails sent as part of such “phishing” expeditions often contain links to official-looking Web pages. Other times the e-mails ask the consumer to download and submit an electronic form. The National Research Center of Consumer Reports magazine, found that 8 percent of respondents provided personal information after receiving phony e-mail messages. Remember, legitimate businesses don’t ask for sensitive information via email. Don’t respond to any request for financial information that comes to you in an email. Again, don’t click on any link embedded within a suspicious email, and always call the retailer or financial institution to verify your account status before divulging any information.

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