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What information can be stolen by a phishing email?
They may try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could gain access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Scammers launch thousands of phishing attacks like these every day — and they’re often successful.
What do phishing emails ask for?
Some phishing emails will ask you to click on a link to prevent your bank account or credit card from getting closed. Other types of phishing attacks ask that you click on a link to verify that a credit card or bank account is yours.
What should I do if I reply to a phishing email?
If you’ve clicked the wrong link or provided personal information in response to a phishing scam, change your passwords immediately. This goes for all email and other online accounts, including bank accounts, utilities, online retailers, and so on. You may also need to update any related PIN numbers.
What does it look like when someone sends you a phishing email?
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.
How can I avoid falling victim to a phishing email?
Phishing attacks are showing no signs of slowing. But if you’re careful, you can avoid falling victim to them. Remember, your bank or credit card provider will never ask you to provide account information online. When emails ask for this information, that’s the first sign that they’re scams.
What kind of phishing schemes are out there?
Cyber criminals are conducting phishing schemes to acquire sensitive logins or other information by luring victims to a malicious website that looks secure. Cybercriminals are targeting online payroll accounts of employees through phishing emails designed to capture an employee’s login credentials.
How does phishing, spoofing, and smishing work?
Vishing scams happen over the phone, voice email, or VoIP (voice over Internet Protocol) calls. Smishing scams happen through SMS (text) messages. Pharming scams happen when malicious code is installed on your computer to redirect you to fake websites. Spoofing and phishing are key parts of business email compromise scams.