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PHISHING
A scam by which an Internet user is duped (as by a deceptive e-mail message/Web links) into revealing personal or confidential information which the scammer can use illicitly.
This links contains attractive messages as bait to lure to follow the process of entering your personal informations. These information can be your
1. Email addresses
2. Social media credentials
3. Passwords
4. Date of birth
5. Telephone number
And other personal information
Confirm before entering your personal information and other details online. We call this information data and it is the new oil for making online money.
These informations are to get hold of your
Bank accounts details
Credit Card details
Mobile Money PIN number
and financial services.
They sometimes even use your account to commit cybercrimes which you can arrested for.
Be careful you don’t fall victim as a fish (Phish) just for a piece of worm (fake Web page). This why this scam is called PHISHING.
They will give you a bait in form of
1. Scholarships
2. Travel and work opportunities
3. Promotions just by a click
4. Free airtime and data bundle
5. And other baits that are very attractive since they know you are ignorant of their tricks.
NOW YOU KNOW
Do not follow such links if you have clear idea of what you are doing.
You might giving them you personal information without you notice.
Related:
What is Hacking?
Types of Hackers you must know
How to guard against hackers
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