Use ameriprise.com or the Ameriprise Financial app
- Always access your accounts by logging in to www.ameriprise.com or the Ameriprise Financial app.
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If you haven’t registered for online access yet, visit our FAQ for instructions and help on to set up https://www.ameriprise.com/secure/register/ your secure, convenient access.
Safeguard your account information
- Make sure your User ID and password are unique to ameriprise.com, and avoid storing them in your browser unless you are using a personal or trusted device.
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Enable multi-factor authentication for an extra layer of protection. As an Ameriprise client, using multi-factor authentication is now required to access your online accounts. Learn more about the methods you have available to you.
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Change your password regularly, using a strong combination of letters, numbers and special characters.
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Activate alerts to stay informed about changes to your account.
Use secure communication
- Never send personal or financial information via regular email. Instead, use our secure Documents to upload files or Message Center to communicate safely with your advisor.
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We send you client security and service emails to keep you informed of security best practices and details on account activity. To help ensure you receive emails from Ameriprise Financial take these steps to add our email address to your safe sender list.
Confirm wire instructions by phone or in person
- Always confirm wire instructions verbally or in person with your advisor. Don’t rely on an email or letter, even if it appears to be legitimate.
Be wary of phishing attempts
- Ameriprise will never contact you by phone, email or text to ask you to verify personal information.
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If you receive a suspicious request, don’t respond, and never click on links or open attachments from unknown sources.
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To get better at recognizing these types of scams, learn how to spot phishing attempts.
Protect your computer and mobile devices
- Keep your devices updated with the latest software and security features, including anti-spyware, antivirus, and firewalls.
Understand the risk of aggregators
- While information aggregators can be convenient, they require you to share your account access information with a third-party, which can pose a security risk. Ensure the aggregators you’re using are associated with a trusted source.
Prevent remote access
- Never allow third parties remote access to your devices for “technical support” or “clean up”—these are common tactics used to compromise your security.
Be aware of your surroundings
- Use private network connections, especially when accessing your account in public or unsecured areas.
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Always log out and close your browser or app after use.
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Don’t leave devices unattended, and enable PIN codes, fingerprint, or face ID for added security.