8 Most Common Types Of Phishing Scams
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Phishing scams are one of the most common types of online attacks. Phishing scams trick you into giving away your personal information, such as your login credentials or bank account information.
There are different phishing scams, each designed to target a specific kind of victim. The seven most common types of phishing scams are:
1. Email Phishing Scams
Email phishing scams are the most common type, and they involve fake email messages that appear to be from a trusted source. These emails often contain links to malicious websites and ask you to input your login credentials or other personal information.?
2. Social Media Phishing Scams
Social media phishing scams involve malicious messages on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. These messages may include links to fraudulent websites and ask you to input your login credentials or other personal information.?
If you receive a message like this, do not click on any links or enter any information. These messages are designed to trick you into giving up your personal information, and they can lead to identity theft and other financial crimes.
3. Online Banking Phishing Scams
Online banking phishing scams involve fake messages that appear to be from your bank or credit card company. These messages may ask you to provide your login credentials or other personal information, and they may display a fake online banking services window. Phishing scams are a serious threat to your online security, and they can be challenging to spot.?
4. Phone Dialing Phishing Scams
Phone dialing phishing can involve text messages, emails, or voice messages from an unknown number. They may ask you to enter your account information or personal data.?
Do not respond if you receive a call or text message from an unknown number asking for personal or financial information, do not respond. This scam is becoming increasingly common, as scammers can spoof caller ID information to make it appear as if they’re calling from a legitimate organization.
5. Online Shopping Frauds
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Online shopping fraud can take many different forms. Still, they will involve fraudulent online retailers stealing your personal information and credit card details and processing charges against your account.?
Most online shopping frauds are carried out by creating fake websites that look identical to legitimate retailers. These websites will often have slightly different URLs, so it is essential to be careful when entering your personal and credit card information.?
6. Data Breach Phishing Scams
Regarding data breaches, phishing scams are some of the most common and dangerous. These scams can target individuals and businesses, often involving fake messages claiming that your bank account is compromised or that you’ve missed a payment transfer. Data breach phishing scams can target individuals and businesses, and they could involve fake messages claiming that your bank account is compromised or that you’ve missed a payment transfer.?
7. Identity Theft
Phishing attacks are increasingly common and could include fake messages claiming that you have won a lottery or been granted bankruptcy. In the former case, your personal information will be used to empty your bank account, while in the latter case, money transfers may be processed against your account.?
Beware of any email or text message that asks you for personal information, especially if it seems to come from a legitimate source. If you’re unsure whether an email is accurate, don’t click on any links in the message. Instead, go to the company’s website and find their customer service number to verify the request.
8. Money Transfer Fraud
Money transfer fraud is one effective way to defraud personal and business account holders. When transferring money from one account to another, the sender’s details may be falsified to be coming from a trusted source. This could leave the victim of a transfer scam open to identity theft.?
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