phishing schemes
Fake login traps
Phishing schemes are fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information—passwords, credit card numbers, personal data—by disguising as trustworthy entities in electronic communications.
The name plays on "fishing," since scammers cast wide nets hoping victims will bite: I almost fell for a phishing scheme that looked exactly like my bank's website.
These schemes typically arrive via email, text message, or fake websites mimicking legitimate institutions.
- scamDishonest money-making scheme
- Nigerian princeEmail scam persona
- emailDigital written communication
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- baitLure for prey
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