Protecting Your Credentials Online

At INMAGINE, we take the security of our systems seriously, and we value the security of our users too. Your 123RF account is valuable, and we want to keep you safe whenever you are visiting 123RF.com.

There’s been a significant rise in online scams these days with Hackers, online scammers trying to trick you into their scam to gain access to your 123RF account. Hence, we’re providing these tips to help you spot and avoid these scams, so you can stay safer online.

COMMON ONLINE SCAM METHODS

Stealing Personal Data

Fraudulent scams can be delivered in many ways such as through phishing emails, calls or even direct messages. Be careful when someone asks for your personal information i.e. address, bank account details or even PIN number.

123RF will never request for customers’ personal information out of the blue. It’s usually initiated by the customer themselves who have approached us for assistance.

Fake Offers Of Goods And Services

Massive discounts and offers could lead many to jump onto these deals without thinking twice. And, scammers would often create a sense of urgency by using keywords such as "limited time" and "first come first serve" along with enticing benefits to lure the victim.

Make sure that the information you are receiving is from a legitimate source. You can cross-check them directly on the organization’s website or look them up on search engines such as Google.

At 123RF, we only distribute our promotional materials through our website, newsletter and affiliate partners.

Impersonation Of Authorities

Impersonation scam is usually seen in the form of someone claiming to be an authority from government agencies or organizations. Some of the popular claims are from the tax authority, police officers, courier companies and so on.

It’s important to verify these claims directly with the organization’s branch nearest to you, or through their official website and communication channel. As for 123RF, you can always get in touch with us by sending in your queries to info@123rf.com.

How to secure your 123RF account

1. Steer clear of easy-to-guess words as passwords.

Avoid using common passwords such as "password", "qwerty" and "abc123" to make it harder for others to guess your credentials. Unsure if your password is a common password? Check out this list of the most common passwords. You should also refrain from using information that you share publicly on social media such as pet names, birthdate, address and so on.

2. Avoid using the same password on different sites.

In the event someone or a website gets hacked, attackers could potentially reuse those credentials on other websites where you have an account. It’s always advisable to use a unique password on each site to prevent further damage.

LastPass and 1Password are some popular password management tools to help you manage and remember those passwords. For a free alternative, you can also check out BitWarden and KeePass. These tools will help to store and encrypt your password, as well as make it faster for you to log in to websites.

3. Use long, complex but meaningful passwords.

Use at least 8 characters or more with a mix of lowercase, uppercase, numbers and symbols to create a meaningful sentence that you can also easily remember. For example, "The_Internet_Is_Full_0f_C4t5" but with less generic sentences, and personal to you.

4. Browse in a secure, reliable network.

Be mindful of where you are accessing your account. Public wifi spots in coffee shops, internet cafes and the airport are not 100% secure, and can be hijacked by malicious users to steal your information. Always use your own internet data and devices while browsing sensitive websites such as banking services in public spaces, and use a VPN service if possible to ensure your connection is well encrypted.