What to take precaution when dealing online

When we are having an online transaction, it is very important that we take few precaution. Over the years I had heard many cases where people get cheated, fraud cases and personal information leaked out.

Here are some checklist to consider:

1. Always make sure your computer do not stored any important data. If u want to store then use some encryption software. This is especially if your computer is shared or easily accessible to others.
2. When your using others computer or at the cyber cafe, always clear your cache from the internet browser after usage. If can make the security option at the login page.
3. Never give away your credit card number or personal identity number to unknown site or party. They can use this info to hack into your credit card account. This include when your chatting online as well. Never trust people easily online.
   
4. Install spy ware software to avoid personal information in your computer to be send out to others.
5. Do not be greedy. Sometimes certain offer are too good to be true. But we want to believe its our luck but ends up we got cheated. Money don't fall from the sky! :P
6. Do some study or research if you want to do any transaction. Ask around or search for forums that discuss the issue. It will help you understand better.

Have a nice day!