What are Phishing scams?
Phishing scams are typically fraudulent email messages appearing to come from legitimate enterprises (e.g., your university, your Internet service provider, your bank). These messages usually direct you to a spoofed website or otherwise get you to divulge private information (e.g., passphrase, credit card, or other account updates). The perpetrators then use this private information to commit identity theft.
What Can I Do?
Be cautious about all communications you receive. If it appears to be a phishing communication, do not respond. Delete it.
Do not click on any links listed in the email message, and do not open any attachments contained in a suspicious email.
Do not enter personal information in a pop-up screen. Legitimate companies, agencies, and organizations don’t ask for personal information via pop-up screens.