Friday, 23 October 2026 💡 Good Habit

Financial Protection: A Safety Reminder

A few good habits worth keeping close by when it comes to financial protection.

Why this matters

Most money lost to fraud isn't stolen in one dramatic moment — it disappears through small, unnoticed transactions that add up before anyone spots them.

How to do it

Cover your PIN whenever you type it, check your bank statement every month rather than skimming it, and turn on SMS or app alerts for every transaction so anything unusual is caught within a day, not a month.

Quick recap

• Always cover your PIN with your hand when typing it at an ATM or in a shop.
• Where possible, use an ATM inside a bank branch rather than a street ATM.
• Check your bank statements every month and set up SMS alerts for transactions, so anything unusual is easy to spot.

Source: OAC Cyber Safety Brief — Tips & Tricks