TruthScape.com  9  The Truth About RuneScape Account and Password Scamming and “Hacking”

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If I wanted to be flippant, I could tell you that the best way to ensure that your RuneScape account stays safe is to avoid doing all the things that might make it unsafe. J So the first step would be to read and understand the ways that scammers try to steal accounts, both within the game and outside it. Smart players, though, might wish to be more proactive in their approach, by actively looking for ways to reduce their chances of becoming scam victims. Well, wise ones—this section is for you.

There are two basic ways to improve account security: through setting up safeguards on your account, and on your PC. I will first discuss how you can strengthen your account by selecting a good password, bank PIN and recovery questions. Then I will give you some tips on how to improve the security of your computer by using a firewall, ensuring your software is up to date, and using antivirus and anti-spyware software.

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