Take these steps to fortify you computer security against phishing scams right away:

• Do not provide personal information to any UNSOLICITED requests for information.
• Only provide personal information on sites that have "https" in the web address or have a lock icon at bottom of the browser.
• If you suspect you’ve received phishing bait, contact the company that is the subject of the email by phone to check that the message is legitimate.
• TYPE in a trusted URL for a company's site into the address bar of your browser to bypass the link in a suspected phishing message.
• USE varied and complex passwords for all your accounts.
• Continually check the accuracy of personal documents and deal with any discrepancies right away.
• Avoid questionable Web sites.
• Practice safe email protocol:
• Don't open messages from unknown senders.
• Immediately delete messages you suspect to be spam.
• Use anti virus PROTECTION and a firewall.
• GET anti-spyware software protection.

Take these steps to fortify you computer security against phishing scams right away: