What are email scams such as “Phishing”?
“Phishing” is a scam that uses fraudulent emails with urgent (but false) messages and even websites to obtain personal financial information. In a typical case you would receive an email requesting personal or financial information; the email would appear to originate form a trusted entity, would have emphasis on the urgency to respond, and contain a threat of terrible consequences if you didnt respond immediately by providing the requested information or clicking the link provided. By posing as trusted brands of well-known banks, online retailers and credit card companies, “phishers” are able to convince recipients to respond to them and to provide personal and financial information.
