Practice Safe Social Networking

Protect yourself from social media frauds.

Social networking is an excellent way to stay connected with your friends, family and even Citibank,N.A.(hereinafter referred to as "Citibank") Social networking also known as Social Media, can be a valuable resource for learning about products and services, asking questions or sharing opinions. As with other content on the web, we recommend you use caution when visiting social networking sites or "friending" others.

How to protect yourself:

With more and more people joining social networks, there has been increased danger of social engineering, a form of identity theft where thieves gather personal information from available sections of social networking sites.

By taking the following precautions, you can guard against social networking fraud.

Before joining a social networking site or community, research it online to make sure it is legitimate
Do not use the same username and password to log into social networking sites that you use to access your Citibank accounts
Never share your personal information such as: User IDs, PINs and account numbers on social media sites
Create a screen name that doesn't reveal too much about you
Be careful when clicking links. Even if the message appears to come from a friend, contact the sender directly to make sure it's authentic
Post information you are comfortable with others seeing, and regard information posted on social media sites as public and permanent
Use privacy settings to limit access to your information
Never include any information that can help thieves steal your identity, such as your address, phone number or employment information