61% of consumers failed to identify fraudulent emails among legitimate emails, according to a report by National Cyber Security Alliance. 87% said they were confident about recognizing fraudulent emails.


61% of consumers failed to identify fraudulent emails among legitimate emails, according to a report by National Cyber Security Alliance. 87% said they were confident about recognizing fraudulent emails.

Additional key findings include:

– 67% could not identify a secure website.

– 60% respondents depended on symbols, including padlocks, to determine if a website is secure.

– 40% felt there was no way to determine if a website is secure.

– 80% of online Americans conduct online transactions.

– Two-thirds of consumers conducting online transactions are ‘extremely’ concerned about divulging financial information to a fraudulent website.

– 74% Americans do not believe using an ID and Password to log-in is ‘extremely’ safe.

– Four out of five respondents believe it is the responsibility of the website and the ISPs to limit and prevent online fraud.

The report also suggests steps that a consumer can take to prevent online fraud. The steps include:

– User safe computer behavior

– Confirming the validity of requests for personal, financial or account information.

– Monitoring accounts, credit reports and credit scores.

– Avoiding divulging of IDs, passwords and ATM passwords to anyone.

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