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Phishing This is a high-tech scam that uses pop-up messages to mislead consumers into giving out their card numbers, bank account information, social security numbers, or other personal information. Phishers send an email or pop-up message that is said to be from an organization that you trust — for example, your bank, online payment service, or a government agency. The message usually says that you need to "update" your personal information, such as user names, passwords, credit cards, social security numbers, and bank accounts.

The email might give some consequence if you don't respond. The email often directs you to visit a fake website that looks like a real organization's site, but it isn't. The purpose of the bogus site? To trick you into giving your information so the operators can run up bills or commit crimes in your name.

Spoofing In this scam, the spoofer creates a false copy of a real website or email that misleads the customer. All network traffic between the victim's browser and the false page are sent to the spoofer's machine. It allows the spoofer to gain personal information, such as credit card numbers, and account numbers.

The email could look real, with working web links and authentic logos, it is a fake. The website where you enter your information is also fake.Sometimes, skilled spoofers direct you to the real website, then send a pop up that get your account information. The information you entered does not go to the website but to the spoofer's account. This information will then be used to drain your account and ruin your credit score.