Investors - Protect Your Online Brokerage Accounts from Fraud

Follow these steps and keep your accounts secure

A brokerage account can be a lot like a bank account. Keep your money safe from scammers and fraud. Take the time to do the following to protect yourself:

• Pick a strong password, keep it secure, and change it regularly.  
• Use two-step verification, if available.
• Use different passwords for different online accounts (i.e., brokerage, banking, retirement, or other similar financial accounts).  
• Avoid using public computers to access your online brokerage account.  

Get the full list of tips on Investor.gov