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Definition of phishing

A technique used to trick computer users into revealing personal or financial information. A common online phishing scam starts with an e-mail message that appears to come from a trusted source but actually directs recipients to provide information to a fraudulent Web site.

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Other definitions of phishing

An internet scam in which a forged message from a bank provides a link for you to go to their website and ‘confirm your details’ - but the website is a fake, and if you do enter your details they will be used to steal all your money. Note that a legitimate email from your bank should be addressed to you personally rather than ‘Dear customer’ etc, and will- never- ask you to enter your PIN.

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