The following steps I use, and I wanted to share with you.

 

Practice safe shopping

 

Use regularly updated security software

 

Educate yourself about the types of scams on the Internet

 

Surf Safely   When browsing the Web for financial institutions or other sites, take steps to avoid fraudulent sites

 

Click with caution When checking e-mail or instant messaging

 

Use a firewall

 

Secure Wireless Networks

 

Strong passwords

 

Common Sense

 

Be skeptical