Lures belong in your tackle box, NOT your inbox!

In a phishing scam, a criminal sends you an email message that appears to come from a legitimate source, like your bank or some other reputable company. The message, which may look authentic, instructs you to follow an enclosed web link - usually to "confirm your account" or "verify your information immediately." But the link actually sends you on to a counterfeit website that looks like the real one.