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    Phishing is a type of internet fraud where scammers try to steal personal information like credit card numbers or passwords through deceptive emails or pop-ups. To avoid phishing scams, do not provide sensitive data in response to unsolicited messages, use up-to-date antivirus software and firewalls, be cautious opening email attachments, and report any scams to the proper authorities.

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    Phishing is a type of internet fraud where scammers try to steal personal information like credit card numbers or passwords through deceptive emails or pop-ups. To avoid phishing scams, do not provide sensitive data in response to unsolicited messages, use up-to-date antivirus software and firewalls, be cautious opening email attachments, and report any scams to the proper authorities.

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    Phishing is a type of internet fraud where scammers try to steal personal information like credit card numbers or passwords through deceptive emails or pop-ups. To avoid phishing scams, do not provide sensitive data in response to unsolicited messages, use up-to-date antivirus software and firewalls, be cautious opening email attachments, and report any scams to the proper authorities.

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    PHISHING

    Phishing is a type of deception designed to steal your identity. It involves Internet


    fraudsters who send spam or pop-up messages to lure personal information (such
    as credit card numbers, bank account information, Social Security number,
    passwords, or other sensitive information) from unsuspecting victims.
    Avoiding Phishing Scam
    1. Do no reply to email or pop-up message that asks for personal or financial
    data.
    2. Use anti-virus software and a firewall, and keep them up to date.
    3. Exercise caution when opening any attachement from emails.
    4. Report all cases of phishing scams to the relevant government agency.

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