Tor Currency Exchange Ltd ("TorFX") was established in 2004 and our company registration number is
5193147.
Our group processes in excess of £7.5bn in foreign exchange and international payments per annum and is a well established market leader in the provision of foreign currency exchange and payment services.
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TorFX is proud to hold a Level 1 rating from leading credit rating agency Dun & Bradstreet. Dun & Bradstreet provides Scores and Ratings to help customers identify the risk levels of organisations. The D&B Rating provides a quick and clear indication of the credit-worthiness of an organisation, which helps customers to identify any risks. | ||
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Organisation: | Tor Currency Exchange Ltd (73-940-3512) |
Rating: | 1 (Highest level of creditworthiness) | |
Risk Level: | Minimum risk |
TorFX is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority as an Electronic Money Institution under the
Electronic Money Regulations 2011. Our FCA Firm Reference Number is 900706.
At TorFX we have numerous security measures in place and always put the safety of your funds first. However, there are also steps you can take to protect your transactions from external threats.
Learn more about:
Password Security
Password protection is everywhere, with the average person having 23 online accounts requiring a password.
With so many to remember it’s not surprising that many people use the same password for multiple accounts and rely on memorable words, dates or phrases.
However, using a pets name or your birthday just isn’t secure enough.
If you want to create a super secure password follow the tips below:
Use 12 characters minimum
While there are no set parameters around password length, 12-14 characters is considered the optimum.
Use numbers, symbols, capital letters and lower case letters to build your passwordDon’t use personal information
Passwords based on personal information are far easier to crack than passwords based on random collections of words or characters.
However, even if you avoid using your birthdate or pets names in your passwords it’s still essential to restrict who has access to your private information online.
To safeguard your information you should check the privacy settings on your social media profiles, review the privacy policies of websites you use and refrain from taking part in online quizzes or games which ask for access to your social media accounts.
Make passwords complex
The more complex your password the less likely it is to be cracked. Use words and phrases with no direct connection to you and replace letters with special characters and numbers where possible.
As an example, bLu8sWan37?? meets the requirements above and would take a computer 63,000 years to crack. Adding a third word, making the password [email protected], would push the time taken to crack it to 380 quadrillion years.
Use a password checker
Review the strength of your password by running it through a secure online checker.
Don’t reuse passwords
An unfortunate side effect of making your passwords super secure is that they’re often harder to remember but don’t use this as an excuse to use one password for multiple accounts.
If a fraudster manages to crack your password for one account and you use it across multiple platforms they could potentially access them all.
Use a variety of passwords for maximum security.
Never share your password
Try to commit your passwords to memory and never write them down or share them with anyone.
You should also aim to change your passwords fairly regularly.
If you have any concerns that your password may have been compromised change it immediately.
At TorFX we will never ask for your password, and you should never share it with us.
Computer, Mobile and Tablet Security
Follow these top tips to maintain computer, mobile and tablet security.
Anti-virus software
Always have active anti-virus software on your devices and update your software and applications on a regular basis.
Password protection
Always protect your home Wi-Fi with a secure password (see our section on password security for more information).
Forget me
When using a computer, tablet or mobile which isn’t yours, never tick the ‘Remember me’ option. Always log out of a device when you’ve finished using it.
Public networks
Only connect to public networks you trust, and don’t use them where possible. Using mobile data is generally more secure than connecting with public Wi-Fi.
Always check your surroundings before logging into secure sites in a public place.
Click bait
Links or pop-ups commonly interrupt your experience when browsing the web – so you need to be careful not to click on them.
Suspicious links or pop-ups typically use prizes, urgency or threats to encourage you to click (with messages like ‘Click here to win £1000’ or ‘Your account is under attack’.
Use unexpected security questions
Many sites ask you to set security questions/secret answers, and the questions are often things like ‘Mother’s maiden name’.
Be aware that any information you’ve shared on social media or other web resources could be accessed by fraudsters, so avoid any security questions which can be answered with information in the public domain.
Where at all possible pick questions that only you know the answers to.
Enter web addresses manually
When visiting a website type the address directly into the search bar to make sure you’re going to the right place.
If clicking on a link to a website following a web search, be on the lookout for these signs of authenticity.
Transfer security
When making an international payment you should always be confident that the recipient of your funds is legitimate.
Be sure to verify your recipient’s details and their reason for transfer. If you aren’t 100% comfortable with the payment don’t be rushed into making it.
Email Security
When you receive an email it’s important to verify that it’s from a legitimate source.
We send several different types of emails to make sure you have access to all the information you need to plan your currency transfers for the right time, and there are points you can check to ensure the email you’ve received is from our team.
Give any email you receive from us a proper scan before clicking any of the links within it.
If there’s anything unusual about the communication or anything you would like to check, contact your Account Manager directly or email [email protected]
What should you look out for?
Telephone and Text Message Security
Receiving unsolicited phone calls and texts is something we’ve all had experience of, but some scam calls can sound very convincing.
These simple steps can help protect you from fraudulent calls and texts.
Before answering a call
Fraudsters can make themselves appear genuine using legitimate caller IDs.
Enter the number into a search engine to check whether it belongs to a real company/a company you’re comfortable talking to.
If you think a call is from us but you aren’t sure, check the numbers listed on the contact section of our website. You can also add your Account Manager’s number to your address book so you always know it’s them calling.
After you’ve picked up
When on a call never ever give out passwords or key security information, no matter who the person on the other end of the phone claims to be.
Text messages
We will send you occasional texts under very specific circumstances, for example if you’ve set a rate alert or have requested a One Time Pin.
If you receive a text message asking you to reply with a password, to call an unfamiliar number, or to click on a link, ignore it and contact your Account Manager by phone or email.
Tactics to prepare for
With any unsolicited calls or emails look out for these particular traits and tactics:
Online Service and App Security
Our online service and app have a number of inbuilt features to protect your transactions.
Online Service and App
App Only
Transfer Fraud
Before making a currency transfer you should be confident in the company you’re using. We were established in 2004 and are authorised by the FCA as an Electronic Money Institution (Firm Reference Number 900706).
If you’re making a transfer to a person you don’t know that well, always run through questions like the following:
Other things to consider…
When making a transfer always take into account the three steps promoted by Take Five to Stop Fraud.