Phishing

Phishing

Phishing is a scam that's designed to lure consumers into voluntarily providing confidential information. The consumer will receive an email that appears to be from a bank or online service provider (such as PayPal). The email will explain that the consumer needs to update account information or remedy an account problem. A link will be provided where the consumer can sign on and perform the requested tasks. The link directs the consumer to a phony website, where the confidential information provided by the consumer is recorded.