Phishing: How to Recognize Fraudulent Email and Web Sites

Scams that use email, pop-up messages or telemarketing calls to deceive you into disclosing personal information.

What is Phishing?

Phishing attacks use 'spoofed' e-mails, fraudulent websites and even telephone calls designed to fool recipients into divulging personal financial data such as credit card numbers, account usernames and passwords, social security numbers, etc. By hijacking the trusted brands of well-known banks, online retailers and credit card companies, phishers are able to convince up to 5% of recipients to respond to them.

• How to Avoid Phishing Scams
• What to do if You’ve Given Out Your Information
• Recent Examples of Phishing Attacks
• Samples of Telephone Scripts

Report Phishing Attempt:

• Federal Trade Commission
• Anti-Phishing Working Group