Confirming your account usually means providing all of the identifying information that a criminal needs to gain control of the count. When in doubt, call the number on your credit card or banking statement.
Recognize Identity Theft Scams - Spotting a Phishing Email
From Apply Now, former About.com Guide
Like marking a message urgent or high-priority, another trick that phishers use is to play on your sense of vulnerability. “Confirm your account now to stop fraudulent activity.” Bad move.
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- Recognize a Phish-y Email
- Look at the Email Address
- Beware the Urgent Ploy
- Links Lead You Astray
- Regular Maintenance Claims
- The Protection Claim
- Can You Spell Criminal?
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