Phishing—Don't take that bait!
Phishing is a scam that uses email or pop-up messages including instant messages to steal your personal financial information. In many instances, the message contains a link that goes to a fake website. The messages seem to come from well-known companies. E-bay and PayPal are two favorites of the scammers. Banks are another favorite. The fake websites look very much like the real websites.
Want to see how savvy you are about these scams? Take the SonicWall Phishing IQ Test II. How well did you do? It's not easy to distinguish between a real and a fake message, is it?
Here are a couple StreetWise resources to help you learn more about protecting yourself and your personal financial information:
Additional Resources
How Not to Get Hooked by a 'Phishing' Scam from the FTC
Internet Crime Complaint Center is a partnership between the FBI and National White Collar Crime Center. If you think you've been scammed, you can report it here.
OnGuard Online — Phishing provides some quick facts and links to other resources.
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