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Survey: Most Idahoans Take Risks Online

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Monday, March 10, 2014   

BOISE, Idaho - A survey that zeroed in on risky behaviors online found that about one third of Idahoans fall into the "high risk" category, and about half are "medium risk." Yet, at the same time, there's a high level of concern about privacy on the Internet. AARP Idaho released the survey.

Communications director Randy Simon describes risky behaviors as clicking on pop-ups, opening email from someone you don't know, or signing up for a free "trial offer" online. He adds that, importantly, the survey revealed that people were more likely to be scammed at fragile moments in life.

"So think the important thing is just being self-aware and understanding moments of vulnerability, and that's what this report does."

Losing a job, dealing with debt or feeling lonely are examples of vulnerable times. Simon said the survey aims to boost online literacy, because knowledge also helps protect against fraud. More than 33 percent of Idahoans surveyed did not know that banks never send emails containing links to click to "verify personal information" - a common fraud tactic.

Simon also noted that clicking on a scam does not always mean someone will lose money, and engaging in risky behaviors does not guarantee that, either. But things can happen so quickly online that he urged thoughtfulness.

"More importantly, folks just need to resist being impulsive. That's where trouble starts, is not thinking something through, and acting immediately," he explained, "and before you know it, it's too late."

The survey found 83 percent in Idaho said they were concerned about being scammed. Simon suggested that those interested in learning more about online security check out Fraud Watch at www.AARP.org.

The survey was conducted in Idaho and nationally. National results are available at http://www.aarp.org/onlinefraud.




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