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Security Tips | Online Shopping (E-Commerce)
Protect Your Card Data
- Avoid Suspicious Links: Don't click unknown links. Relying on HTTPS alone does not guarantee safety. Carefully double-check the full domain name before entering payment details.
- Use Secure Connections: Avoid public Wi-Fi for financial transactions. Stick to trusted devices equipped with updated anti-virus software.
- Set Strong Passwords & MFA: Use unique, strong passwords for each account. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) wherever possible.
- Shop Only on Trusted Websites: Stick to well-known stores. Be cautious of too-good-to-be-true deals.
- Monitor Your Accounts Regularly: Check your bank statements often. Set up purchase alerts to track your transactions in real-time.
- Manage Saved Payment Cards: Regularly review and remove saved card details from websites, apps, and browsers that you no longer use.
Avoid Scams
- Never Share Your Info: Don't give card details, One-Time Passwords (OTPs), PIN, or sensitive info via email, text message, or unsolicited calls.
- Be Careful with Payment Methods: Avoid requests for gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency — scammers prefer untraceable methods.
- Research Charities & Travel Deals: Verify charities and travel offers. Don't give personal info to unsolicited help requests.
- Download Apps Safely: Only download apps from trusted sources like the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Keep your device updated.
- Be Cautious on Social Media: Avoid sharing personal details online that could be harvested used for phishing attacks or personalized scams.
- Watch for "Card Declined – Retry" Scams: If a website says your card was declined and asks you to re-enter details, verify the site's legitimacy first before trying again.
- Be Cautious with QR Codes: Don't scan random QR codes in emails, text message, advertisements, posters, or restaurant tables without confirming they are legitimate. Always verify the merchant's name on your screen before authorizing a payment.
- Job & Prize Scams: Ignore offers that ask for training fees, equipment purchases, or card details. Legitimate jobs and prizes don't require upfront payment.
- Check Sender & URL Carefully: For email/SMS, check the sender address and website link spelling. Fake sites often change one letter (e.g., "paypaI.com" with capital i instead of "paypal.com")
- Beware of AI Impersonation Scams: Scammers may use AI-generated voices, videos, emails, or messages to impersonate family members, colleagues, banks, or government officials. Always verify requests through a trusted communication channel before taking action.
Extra Protection Tips
- Enable Transaction Alerts: Set up alerts to get notified of any suspicious bank activity or transactions.
- Trust Official Websites: Ensure websites are legitimate, especially for government services. Official sites use ".gov.kh" (in Cambodia) or ".gov" (internationally) domains.
- Never Send Money to Strangers: Avoid money transfers to unknown people, whether locally or internationally.
- Use Virtual Cards: For safer online purchases, use virtual or temporary card numbers.
- Enable Card Locking: Temporarily Freeze your card via your ACLEDA Mobile App if it's misplaced or you subject it has been compromised.
- Avoid Public Charging Stations: Use personal chargers or a power bank to prevent data theft (known as "juice jacking") from public USB ports.
- Prefer Credit Over Debit: Credit cards generally offer an extra layer of fraud protection and easier chargebacks for online shopping.
- Use Secure Payment Methods: Check out via secure, tokenized services like Apple Pay, PayPal or Google Pay for an extra layer of security.
- Report Suspicious Activity Immediately: If you see a transaction you don't recognize, contact your bank right away.
- Check even small unknown charges: Do not ignore small amounts; scammers often process tiny "test" transactions before attempting a larger theft.
- Set Card Transaction Limits: Use the ACLEDA Mobile App to set daily spending limits, online purchase limits, and overseas transaction limits. This drastically reduces potential losses in the event of fraud.
