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Don’t Get PhishedSimple precautions can help prevent internet phishing scams from getting your personal information Protect Yourself Against E-mail FraudInternet “phishing” scams are one of the fastest growing frauds today. Phishing usually involves a fake e-mail message that looks legitimate, using another company’s logo and graphics in an attempt to make e-mail recipients think that a legitimate company is contacting them for information. They are typically looking for social security numbers, account numbers, or the 4 digit code from the back of a credit card. Many financial institutions, government agencies, retailers and credit card companies have seen their Web site graphics used by con artists intent on tricking consumers into giving out personal financial information. Although these web sites look official, they are only meant to capture information from unsuspecting individuals. This page is designed to help fight back against this form of fraud with a few tips and contact information. Take some simple precautions:
Stop, Look and CallThe Department of Justice advises e-mail users to “stop, look and call” if they receive a suspicious e-mail.
If you’ve been “phished”:If you believe that you provided sensitive financial information to through a phishing scam, or phone con artist, you should:
If you contact your financial institution, they may ask information about you or your accounts to verify to whom they are releasing account information, but they normally would not contact you for that information. Always be sure that you know who you are talking to on the internet
and the phone. Do not be afraid to ask questions and make notes of
names. You may even ask for a phone number to call them back with the
information
they are requesting. You can then verify that number. When in doubt,
hang up or delete the e-mail.
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