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Phishing Emails – what are they and how to avoid the trap!
Did you know 30% of phishing attack emails are opened
What Is Phishing?
Fraudsters send fake emails or set up fake websites that mimic sign-in pages (or the sign-in pages of other
trusted companies, clients, vendors or even staff) to trick you into disclosing your user name and password.
This practice is sometimes referred to as “phishing” — a play on the word “fishing” — because the fraudster
is fishing for your private account information.
Once they gain access, they can use your personal information to commit identity theft, empty your bank
accounts, read all emails in email account, and lock you out of your online account by changing your
password.
Signs you May have Received a Phishing Email:
If you receive an email from a web site or company urging you to provide confidential information, such as a
password or asking you to click on a link, you might be the target of a phishing scam.
Example:
PLEASE NOTE: you could be held personally liable for a deliberate or negligent breach of policy!
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