What is Phishing?
Phishing is a term commonly used in the identity theft rings. It is when someone sends out multiple scam emails in hope of catching a victim. Some of the largest scams have hit big players in the financial markets such as Citibank and Paypal. The key to phishing is how extremely easy it is to “look” authentic on the Web. Don’t trust what you see on the Internet. Also be wary of what you receive in your email box. Identity thieves are crafty criminals and know how to deceive you right out of your credit card or social security numbers. … Continue reading