One of the most important things you can do to protect yourself is to always choose a secure password for your online accounts. Here are some tips offered as a public service by Mozilla: STRONG PASSWORDS PREVENT IDENTITY THEFT!
(Print the brochure for the details, or pickup a copy at the Reference Desk!)
GOOD PASSWORDS HAVE A SIMPLE SET OF PROPERTIES:
• They have both upper and lower case letters
• They have digits and/or punctuation characters as well as letters
• They are easy to remember, so they do not have to be written down
• They are at least seven or eight characters long, but the longer the better.
• They can be typed quickly, so someone else cannot easily look over your shoulder
The best way to fight internet fraud is to learn how to AVOID BECOMING A VICTIM. However, if you become a victim, there is help available. Click here for a list of official government web resources to help you report and learn about internet fraud.