Secure Your Mobile Wallet
Many mobile applications allow you to carry out most of your personal finance transactions online and on the go.
To keep your financial data safe, keep these security tips in mind:
- Enable a passcode/password on your phone. This will ensure no one else can pick up your phone and access your personal information.
- Enable the auto-lock feature on your phone. This will lock your phone after a certain period of inactivity. Use auto-lock with a password to ensure no one else can access your phone.
- Make sure your security software is up-to-date. When your network carrier alerts you that a security or operating system update is available, download it as soon as possible.
- Watch for fake texts or other messages telling you to visit a site or call in. Spam messages can open the door to malware, which software hackers use to disrupt computer operations, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems.
- Only install applications from trusted sources. Use Google Play Store or Apple App Store and avoid installing apps from unknown sources.
- Avoid public Wi-Fi. The information you send over public Wi-Fi can potentially be seen by others using the network—including hackers. Instead, use your mobile carrier’s network when accessing confidential information.
- Turn off Bluetooth and Wi-fi when not in use. Leaving them on when you are out in public leaves your phone vulnerable to hackers. Only connect to trusted networks.
Garden Savings Federal Credit Union cares about the safety and security of its members' financial information. That's why they offer a Debit and Credit Card Control Service through SecurLock Equip, which is an application available on the App Store or Google Play Store. With this service, users can register their card and have the ability to turn the card on or off, limit specific merchants, set location limitations, set travel notes, and even set smaller limits on spending. This added layer of security gives members peace of mind knowing that their financial information is protected even if their physical card is lost or stolen.
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