Phishing Scam

kelvin070 · 12-04-2008, 05:36 AM

Watch out for emails and fake "look-alike" websites that misled you to think that you are on a legitimate site. All the scammer wants is for your to login and provide personal and financial information, thinking that you are using the legitimate site.
Common websites used for such a scam includes PayPal, eBay, and several banks such as SunTrust, National City and Citibank.
The common defence against email phishing is Never Click on the Link provided on the email, and Never reply to emails with your login or personal information.

**bumfluff** · 12-04-2008, 06:10 PM

I've noticed there's been a big increase in bank phishing over the last few months. Some of them are quite well done.

It's doubtful a bank (or most other big organisations) would ever send you an email saying they want you to confirm your personal details, but if you ARE unsure, give them a call to verify that they did so.

temi · 13-04-2008, 09:12 AM

Sadly, some people seem to fall for it and that few that fall for it makes it worthwhile for the fraudsters to continue.

12-04-2008, 05:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
kelvin070 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7	Phishing Scam Watch out for emails and fake "look-alike" websites that misled you to think that you are on a legitimate site. All the scammer wants is for your to login and provide personal and financial information, thinking that you are using the legitimate site. Common websites used for such a scam includes PayPal, eBay, and several banks such as SunTrust, National City and Citibank. The common defence against email phishing is Never Click on the Link provided on the email, and Never reply to emails with your login or personal information.

12-04-2008, 06:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
bumfluff Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London Posts: 1,322	Re: Phishing Scam I've noticed there's been a big increase in bank phishing over the last few months. Some of them are quite well done. It's doubtful a bank (or most other big organisations) would ever send you an email saying they want you to confirm your personal details, but if you ARE unsure, give them a call to verify that they did so.

13-04-2008, 09:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
temi Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London, England. Posts: 72	Re: Phishing Scam Sadly, some people seem to fall for it and that few that fall for it makes it worthwhile for the fraudsters to continue.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode