| Most people put their money in banks because they | | | | First, bankers suggest that you keep anything and |
| believe that it will be safe there from all the | | | | everything about your account - whether it is your |
| burglaries, fire or other disasters. However, just when | | | | account number, bank routing number, PIN - secret. |
| you thought that your deposits were safe in a vault, | | | | This is especially important if you have not |
| you might have experienced or heard stories of lost | | | | transacted any business with any individual or |
| deposits, which were electronically, through | | | | company. The reason for this heightened security is |
| syndicated identity frauds, or phishing activities on | | | | that it is now very easy for someone to make |
| banking transactions done over the internet. Bank | | | | electronic transfers of your money - the only thing |
| authorities have recommended a few safety tips to | | | | they would need to be able to do this is your bank |
| help you ensure that your bank accounts are secure. | | | | information. |