When someone tries to steal personal information from you by sending out fake emails that look legitimate it is called?
When someone tries to steal personal information from you by sending out fake emails that look legitimate it is called?
Phishing refers to different types of online scams that ‘phish’ for your personal and financial information (e.g., your passwords, Social Security Number, bank account information, credit card numbers, or other personal information).
What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?
If you suspect that an email or text message you received is a phishing attempt:
- Do not open it.
- Delete it immediately to prevent yourself from accidentally opening the message in the future.
- Do not download any attachments accompanying the message.
- Never click links that appear in the message.
What is a suspicious or fake email?
Phishing is a way that cybercriminals steal confidential information, such as online banking logins, credit card details, business login credentials or passwords/passphrases, by sending fraudulent messages (sometimes called ‘lures’).
What happens if I open a phishing email on my iPhone?
Once you open this message, it will cause the iPhone to crash so you would need to reboot. The hackers will reportedly get access to your phone during the reboot and could take control of your device.
Should you open an email from someone you don’t know?
If you’re sent an unexpected attachment from someone you don’t know, don’t open it. You might want to know what the attachment is, but downloading it could damage your computer. Seeing what the attachment is just isn’t worth the possible hassle of malware or a phishing attempt!
How do I report a phishing email?
Step 1. If you got a phishing email, forward it to the Anti-Phishing Working Group at [email protected]. If you… Step 2. Report the phishing attack to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint.
Why would someone send you a notice to appear in court?
The reason could be a health code violation. There are two variations of the scam when it comes to the content of the message and the sender of it. Watch the video below to see the first variation of the Notice To Appear In Court Scam exposed:
What do phishing emails and text messages look like?
Phishing emails and text messages may look like they’re from a company you know or trust. They may look like they’re from a bank, a credit card company, a social networking site, an online payment website or app, or an online store. Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment.
