Money help: Hi i have a very big problem someone as somehow managed to access - Help.com

Deactivate all this accounts urgently by calling all the companies where you have such an account.

An other question is: How could it happened? Has someone stolen your private papers? Or do you have you a phishing virus / malware infection on your computer? Check it! http://www.darfuns.com/download-super…

Contact any one of the three credit reporting companies. Have a fraud alert placed on your name/SSN. By law whomever you contact must notify the other two so a fraud alert is placed on all 3 with just one phone call. You can also do it online but I have a feeling your computer has been hacked as well.

This is an important message from http://Amazon.com

At Amazon we take your security and privacy very seriously. As part of our routine monitoring, we discovered a list of email address and password sets posted online. While the list was not Amazon-related, we know that many customers reuse their passwords on several websites. We believe your email address and password set was on that list. So we have taken the precaution of resetting your http://Amazon.com password. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused but felt that it was necessary to help protect you and your Amazon account.

To regain access to your Amazon customer account:

1. Go to http://Amazon.com and click the “Your Account” link at the top of our website.

2. Click the link that says “Forgot your password?”

3. Follow the instructions to set a new password for your account.

Please choose a new password and do not use the same password you used with us previously. We also highly recommend that you chose a password that you are not using on any other sites. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Sincerely,

http://Amazon.com

Please note: this e-mail was sent from an address that cannot accept incoming e-mail. To contact us about an unrelated issue, please visit the Help section of our website.

I am going to have to start a list of passwords for everything I do, and change it every other week. :)

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Choose a Strong Password
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Choose a Strong Password

Use a different password on Amazon from what you use on other sites. If you need help remembering your password, write it down and place it in your purse, wallet, or another secure location.
Use at least 8 characters (a minimum of 6 is required).
Though it’s not a requirement, adding numbers or special characters to your password will make it even stronger. For example, the password “rivers2!%” is a much stronger password than “rivers.”
Avoid passwords that are easy to guess, such as “secret,” “password,” “letmein,” “amazon,” or “123456.”
Avoid using only a dictionary word, your name, e-mail address, or other personal information that can easily be obtained.
Passwords are case sensitive. For instance, “RIVERS2!%” and “rivers2!%” are two different passwords. When choosing a password, remember the capitalization you use, and make sure that the CAPS LOCK key on your keyboard is not turned on.

Protect Your Passwords

Keep your passwords private; anybody who knows your password may access your account.
Avoid using the same password for multiple online accounts.
Always log out when you complete an online session on a public computer or kiosk.
Change your password periodically.

Protect Your System

Some phishing e-mails contain attachments and link to websites that try to install malicious software on your computer. Here are some ways you can help protect your system against these types of threats.

Install anti-virus or anti-malware software from a reputable company.

Once it’s installed, be sure to run a full scan of your computer regularly. You’ll also want to run a full scan if you visit a site through a link in a phishing e-mail or open an unsolicited attachment.

Please be aware that that there are many fake anti-malware products out there. Don’t install one from a website that tells you your computer is infected, as these warnings are fake. Microsoft has free anti-malware software at http://microsoft.com/security. We also sell many reputable programs on Amazon.com.
Check for and install updates for all programs on your computer.

Run Windows Update if you have a Windows computer or Software Update if you have a Mac. We also strongly recommend that you make sure Adobe Flash, Adobe Reader, and Java are all up to date on your computer.
If you’ve typed a password on a malicious website, change it on the legitimate website immediately.

Select strong passwords of eight characters or more that include a variety of letters, numbers, and symbols. You can learn how to change your Amazon.com password on our Help page about Changing Your Name, E-mail Address, and Password.
If you entered your credit card information on a malicious website or replied to an email with that information, immediately contact your credit card company.

Many fake e-mail messages ask you to respond with your credit card number or click a link and type it there to “verify your identity.” If you did so, your credit card number may have been stolen and we recommend that you contact your credit card company to report it and get a new card issued. Don’t forget to update the card on Amazon.com afterward.
Never reply to unsolicited messages.

Replying to phishing and spam messages only confirms to the sender that they have a valid e-mail address to send more spam and phishing to. If you want to unsubscribe from Amazon mailings, do so directly through our website instead of clicking a link in an e-mail.

Be Wary of Unsolicited E-mails and Phone Calls

We’ll never call or e-mail you to ask for your Amazon.com password, credit card, or banking account number.
That information should only be submitted when completing an order with us, registering to sell on Amazon, when contacting us directly, or when making updates to Your Account or Seller Account areas.
If you receive a suspicious e-mail with a link to update your account information, don’t click on the link–instead go directly to www.amazon.com and then to Your Account to update the information.
For help determining whether or not a contact came from Amazon, please visit our Identifying Amazon E-mail page.

If You’re a Buyer, Only Use Amazon for Marketplace Transactions

Review the seller’s feedback to see what other customers say about their experiences with the seller.
Only place Marketplace orders through the Amazon Shopping Cart or 1-Click; never pay using an alternative method like check, cash, money order, etc.
Marketplace orders not made through the Shopping Cart or 1-Click aren’t covered by the Amazon.com A-to-z Guarantee.

If You’re a Seller, Only Ship To Addresses Provided By Amazon

Only ship Marketplace orders to the address in the order confirmation e-mail sent to you by Amazon.
If a buyer asks you to ship to a different address, cancel the order if possible and ask the buyer to purchase the item again using the updated address.

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