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Internet Phishing Scam, Example 1

From Paul Gil, About.com

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Like all "phishing" emails and web pages, a clever con artist is trying to lure you into entering your account and password information. While eBay and PayPal users are the people most targeted by phishermen, anyone is fair game for them. This example above only shows one of many ways they will attempt to con you into divulging your private login information.

So, What Can You Do About These Phish Scams?

Answer 1: Be skeptical about any email that asks you to login through a link in the email. No legitimate online financial service will ever ask you to login this way.
Answer 2: Here are specific suggestions on how you can respond to phishing and online cons.

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