Security Considerations for Customers of Online Banking

The second half of the online banking safety and security puzzle rests with the bank itself. It is important to review the policies and procedures the bank has put in place to protect customers from fraudulent emails, phone calls and other contacts. Customers can take some initiative by never clicking on an email link in an unsolicited email and never giving out their Social Security number or bank account number unless they themselves initiated the call. It is up to the bank, however, to provide additional security features that will enhance the safety of their customers. One of the most common...