How can I protect my personal identity online?

Never give out your personal details or financial details online unless you are 100% sure of who you are sending them to.

When shopping online, look out for the padlock symbol Padlock which indicates that the site is safe and secure to use.

If in doubt, don't send your details out!

For more information and advice on protecting your personal identity online, please read the McAfee article on How Hackers Use Our Personal Information Against Us.

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