Online Phishing Scams Consumer may be asked to provide Social Security numbers, account numbers, passwords or other information.
{"Image DocumentName": "Online Phishing ScamsConsumer may be asked to provide Social Security numbers, account numbers, passwords or other information.", "Image ImageDescription": "When the consumer provides the information, those perpetrating the fraud can begin to access consumer accounts or assume the person s identity. Fishing for confidential information. Receive an  which appears to originate from a financial institution. Describes an urgent reason you must verify or re-submit. The term phishing \u2013 as in fishing for confidential information - refers to a scam that encompasses fraudulently obtaining and using an individual s personal or financial information. This is how it works: \u2022 A consumer receives an  which appears to originate from a financial institution, government agency, or other well-known/reputable entity. \u2022 The message describes an urgent reason you must verify or re-submit personal or confidential information by clicking on a link embedded in the message. \u2022 The provided link appears to be the Web site of the financial institution, government agency or other well-known/reputable entity, but in phishing scams, the Web site belongs to the fraudster/scammer. \u2022 Once inside the fraudulent Web site, the consumer may be asked to provide Social Security numbers, account numbers, passwords or other information used to identify the consumer, such as the maiden name of the consumer s mother or the consumer s place of birth. \u2022 When the consumer provides the information, those perpetrating the fraud can begin to access consumer accounts or assume the person s identity.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}