What steps should be taken to protect oneself from online fraud?

The steps to be taken to protect oneself from online fraud are as follows:

1. Before we start browsing the web, we must ensure that our operating system, web browser, security software, browser plug-ins, and other applications are up-to-date.
2. We must adjust our web browser’s settings for better security. Most browsers will warn us if we are visiting a risky website.
3. We should use strong, unique passwords online, only download from trusted sites, and always think twice before clicking on links in emails, messages, or social media.
4. When shopping online, we should check if the website is trusted and has a refund policy.
5. We should clear cookies regularly as they track our online activity.
6. We should bookmark trusted websites that we visit often to prevent mistyping the website name.