Internet FraudQ: What is phishing?
Criminals are soliciting customers by e-mail in an effort to illegally obtain personal information. The e-mail address and the Web site address may appear almost identical to those of legitimate financial institutions. The email will claim that there is a problem with an account or that they need to update information and will provide a link to a site that may look authentic. You will be asked to input personal information such as bank account numbers, PINs and a Social Security Number. These e-mails attempt to trick customers into supplying sensitive personal data. Contact the real web site of your financial institution or call them directly if you feel you may have been phished.
