Ways to Secure SKRILL

In these modern days of technology, using e-wallet has become second nature to everyone. However, the rising of technology comes with higher cybercrime rates. Skrill in the past had offered customers another layer of security which is using Skrill Security Token. But the program was discontinued due to not friendly to anyone, it costs a little amount of money and only VIPs account can use it. Understand the high risk for the customers,

Skrill had created a secure way to protect customers using Google’s technology. Skrill was the first licensed e-money issuer in the UK and is authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), so you can know that your money is safe. Below are some tips on anti-fraud that you can do it and how to enable two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator app.

Anti-phishing Tips to Secure Your Skrill Account

Skrill has the highest priority on security and they take it very seriously. They use the combination of in-house developed and external tools to monitor every single payment going through their system. In addition, customer transactions are all encrypted secured using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology with high-security 128-bit encryption, certified by VeriSign.

Aside from that, there are some ways using common sense that users can apply to protect your accounts. 1xVIP will show you seven ways to secure your account:

Protect your computer

No matter what software you are using there will be a virus trying to attack the computer. So get an antivirus software to secure your laptop and never open executable files from unfamiliar sources.

Sign out whenever you finish

It may seem silly but every time you finish trading or using Neteller, sign out the best secure account from someone. There is still a chance that someone might use it when you are not around.

Use a unique password every time

This technique is an extra step for you but it is totally worth it. There are apps now that allow users to create a unique password every time they want and it is totally safe.

Install the latest updates

Both your web browser and your operating system, update them regularly. Normally, the developers will deliver security patches in those updates.

Report suspicious actions to Skrill

You can always report to Skrill with any transactions made that not from you. Simply by Contact them.

Navigate to trusted websites

Make sure you are on the right website, check the URL and the hyperlinks. There are viruses hidden in those links.

Using anti-virus software

It is crucial to install trusted software that can detect and kill viruses for your computer.

Secure Skrill Account With Two-Step Authentication

Skrill added this feature to get an extra layer of protection for users to furthermore secure their accounts. This feature uses Google’s technology to create a one-time code from your smartphone. It creates a unique six digits code every 30 seconds. 1xVIP will show you all the steps below:

  • 1.  Log in to your account and go to the Setting option on the left, and then click on Security.
  • 2.  In the Two-step authentication section click on Manage and then Turn On Authentication.

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  • 5.  Enter the code that shows in Google Authenticator app by clicking on Enter Key.
  • 6.  Click on Verify to finish the setup process.

How to Use Two-step Authentication On Your Skrill Account

After successfully turned on two-step authentication, 1xVIP will show you how to securely log in to your Skrill account with the feature enabled.

  • 1.  Log in to your Skrill account.
  • 2.  Put your Email and Password for your Skrill account.
  • 3. Enter the unique code provided by the Google Authenticator app into the field and click Log In.

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Please note:

You can tick Trust This Device to add the device to your list. Within 15 minutes you do not have to put the 2FA code again

If you have any questions about how to protect your Neteller account, feel free to Contact Us

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