Moving into a new apartment is going to be an exciting time. You have taken the time to focus on your checklist and look at a lot of different apartments to see which one is right for you. Now that you have made the decision, you are ready to fill out the application and move the process forward. Your potential landlord is going to run a background check and credit check and you are positive that it is all going to turn out just right. But then the landlord comes back telling you that you are not qualified because of your credit report.

As you look things over, you realize that you are a victim of identity theft and someone had some fun taking out money and spending it without your permission. There are a few different ways that the scammer was able to gain access to your personal and financial information, but one of these is through an unsecured wi-fi if you ended up using it at any point. This is why you need to use caution if you are ever on an unsecured wi-fi network at any time.

While it may seem tempting to walk into Starbucks and go over your bank statements online with their wi-fi, this is not a good thing. This is an unsecured wi-fi network that anyone around you is able to use as well. And not all of them are just browsing online. There could potentially be a scammer who is able to jump on the network and cause the problems that they want. And they may not even be in the same building as you, so it is hard to know where they are. Wait until you get home to log into your bank account to be safe.

Your home network is also another place you can make some security changes too. Try to hide the network so that it is harder for others to find it and consider a strong password so that no one can come by and try to steal the information and get onto your network.

When you are looking for a new home to call all your own, then come check out our condominiums in Cow Hollow to make it your new home. We are proud to offer a wide variety of condos for all of your needs, no matter what you are hoping to find in a new home. From a lot of space to the best amenities, you are going to fall in love with your new home. Come and schedule your tour today.