Be Proactive

You do not have to be a victim of fraudulent email scams. Here are some things that you can do to be proactive in this area:

• Keep an eye on all of your online accounts including PayPal, eBay seller accounts, bank balances, etc.
• Make sure that you have adequate virus protection software
• Install spyware detection software on your computer and run a scan every week
• Make sure your password is not easy to guess and change it from time to time.
• Never open attachments to emails from people you do not know.

By being proactive and alert to new emails, you never have to worry about becoming the victim of a fraudulent email scam.