Phishing ( by Yiming )

"Phishing " is a new kind of crime in which ID thieves trick people into providing their Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, PIN number, mother's maiden names, and other personal information by pretending to be someone they are not. The website gave us a lot of information and advice about "Phishing". There are several ways to protect consumers from getting in trouble. We should watch out for "phishy" emails; we'd better just only open email attachments if we're expecting them and know what they contain. Beside situations about email, we shouldn't click on links that ask for personal informaiton, and do the same for pop-up screens, protect our computer with spam filters, anti-virus and anti-spyware software, and a firewall, and keep them updated reqularty.

"Phishing" has become common in a few years; it has been given attention because os the serious density of informaiton, and the injury caused to many people. We should know more that "phishing" happens not only on the Internet, but exists also in our daytime lives. Phishing can also happen by phone; seeking jobs requires that we be careful; in addition, if someone contacts us and says we've been victim of fraud, werify the person's identify before provide personal informaiton. It sounds horrible, but it's true, the thieves are around us preparing to trick us. I've had a similar case that happened last year. When I searched for a video, a pop-up screen that said:" Congratulations!" you have won $50,000. Please type your name and your account number in order to get the money. Fortunately, I felt strange, because I've never done anything about the money, so I'm not fooled; now we know it is sign that something is "phishy".