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Users are continuously showing an increased consciousness about online privacy. Particularly with online fraud, unlike before, they are now showing concern when they have formerly remained passive. Along with this development is the need to set privacy limits every time they go surfing. They want to preserve better control of their personal information. Online retailers should now take the proper steps to give users the protection that they need.
Users showed this emerging awareness in a recent survey about online fraud. Two entities, one a privacy research firm and the other a fraud prevention provider, joined efforts in the endeavor. The survey reported that 85% of users today worry about becoming victims of online fraud. This is a significant increase, considering that a similar survey ran in the past by the same entities posted an 80% result. The survey focused on fraud areas like identity theft, credit card scams, spam, phishing, and others.
The results also convey that users want web retailers to increase their efforts in combating online fraud. Furthermore, they urge retailers to do their best to stop online criminals from stealing consumer information. They even said that they are willing to be identified online by trusted sites. They recommended the use of computer serial number, ISP, computer type and make for verification purposes. This will replace the usual personally identifiable information like telephone number and date of birth, which are relatively not safe.
It is only now that online businesses are paying attention to the prominence and seriousness of online fraud. Many of the incidents have not been properly reported, although these have been going on for a long time. There is a large increase in online transactions and activities using various devices. Along with this rise is the onslaught of fraudulent activities. With these occurrences, users might have realized the need for their safety, given that many have already been victims.
Out of the 607 respondents in the survey, 42% admitted that they have previously been victims of fraud. And, out of these victims, 81% just let the situation pass, not taking any action to report the crime at all. This shows the need for more consumer education about how to escape online fraud and the best action to take just in case they do become victims.
Users showed this emerging awareness in a recent survey about online fraud. Two entities, one a privacy research firm and the other a fraud prevention provider, joined efforts in the endeavor. The survey reported that 85% of users today worry about becoming victims of online fraud. This is a significant increase, considering that a similar survey ran in the past by the same entities posted an 80% result. The survey focused on fraud areas like identity theft, credit card scams, spam, phishing, and others.
The results also convey that users want web retailers to increase their efforts in combating online fraud. Furthermore, they urge retailers to do their best to stop online criminals from stealing consumer information. They even said that they are willing to be identified online by trusted sites. They recommended the use of computer serial number, ISP, computer type and make for verification purposes. This will replace the usual personally identifiable information like telephone number and date of birth, which are relatively not safe.
It is only now that online businesses are paying attention to the prominence and seriousness of online fraud. Many of the incidents have not been properly reported, although these have been going on for a long time. There is a large increase in online transactions and activities using various devices. Along with this rise is the onslaught of fraudulent activities. With these occurrences, users might have realized the need for their safety, given that many have already been victims.
Out of the 607 respondents in the survey, 42% admitted that they have previously been victims of fraud. And, out of these victims, 81% just let the situation pass, not taking any action to report the crime at all. This shows the need for more consumer education about how to escape online fraud and the best action to take just in case they do become victims.
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