Are people falling for phishing scams?
Because most people have grown increasingly aware of this scam, most phishing e-mails are deleted. However, the sheer quantity of attacks has increased, thus reaching more victims – and the technology the criminals employ has become more sophisticated. Overall, the number of successful attacks is small in comparison to the number of e-mails that are sent out each day as lures. Yet, it’s still important to note that roughly 3 percent to 5 percent of people who receive phishing scams take the bait. How do you know if an e-mail or phone call is “phishy”? If the e-mail or phone call you receive is unsolicited and from a company with which you do no business, you know it is a scam. If you receive an unsolicited e-mail or phone call from a company you hold an account with, you know it’s a scam it they asks for personal information the company should already have on file about you. Remember, KeyWorth Bank will never ask for personal information by e-mail. If you’re still not sure about the le
