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The term 'Phishing' (pronounced 'fishing') is a slang IT word, made up by replacing the letter 'f' with 'ph.' Phishing, is exactly that, fishing for information - usually personal information such as credit card, bank account or social security numbers. Scammers 'Phish' for your personal information in a variety of ways, but most commonly through fraudulent emails claiming to be from your bank or another institution that already has your personal details, asking you to confirm these details. Once scammers have 'phished' out your information, they could use it in a number of ways. Your credit card could be used for unauthorized purchases, or your bank account could be cleared out, or they may simply gather the information for an identity theft scam, or sell your information to identity theft rings. Click below to learn more:
We have added some addtional links so that you can always have up to date information to help keep you and your family protected from scams. Internet Safety
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