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In a nutshell:

• The goal of a phishing scam is to steal your valuable personal data, such as credit card numbers, passwords, account data, and other information.

• The con artists who design phishing scams send out millions of fraudulent e-mail messages that appear to come from organizations you know and trust.

• These e-mails often include links to authentic-looking Web sites and use logos copied directly from legitimate Web sites.

Phishing scams are one of the most popular and thus dangerous forms of e-mail fraud circulating today The goal of these scams is to steal your valuable personal data, such as your credit card number, password, account data, and other information. Typically, criminals who design phishing scams send out millions of fraudulent e-mail messages that appear to come from organizations you know and trust, for example your bank, credit card company, or school. The e-mail will direct you to provide personal information such as a bank account number, password, or social security number. In addition, the message will often include links to authentic-looking Web sites with logos or images that have been copied directly from legitimate sites.

 

Some phishing scams are designed to directly target Penn State students, faculty and staff. This type of e-mail is especially deceptive, because it will appear to come from an official University office (such as Account Services or Web Mail services) and invites the reader to click on a link or share private information. If you think you've received a phishing e-mail message, do not respond to it. If you are ever in doubt, make sure you check the ITS Alerts System to get the latest news pertaining to phishing or other security issues. In the case of a compromised account or an incident involving sensitive information, please call the ITS Security office at (814) 863-9533 during regular business hours. For cases of harassment or direct threats, contact your local police department.

 

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