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Phishing
Phishing attacks use 'spoofed' e-mails and fraudulent websites 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.
What should you do?
1. Do not open e-mail if you do not know who sent it to you.
2. Never disclose any personal information to anyone by phone, e-mail, or website unless you are the person that initiates the action. If you are contacted (by phone, e-mail, or directed to a website) and asked to disclose your personal information, it is a scam.
3. Only divulge your information on secure sites. A secured website has a small yellow lock at the bottom of the screen. When you point your cursor on the lock it will say "SSL secured" and the level of encryption.
4. You can report phishing attempts directly to the U. S. Government by sending email to phishing-report@us-cert.gov.
FTC launches website to fight cyber crime - On Guard On Line
In an attempt to address the rising cyber crime threat, the FTC (Federal Trade Commission ) unveiled an online tool designed to help consumers avoid becoming victims of Internet scams.
Click here for more information on Identity Theft.
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