Summary

Phishing scams are one of the fastest growing and most costly security issues on the Internet, but you can avoid them just by taking the time to look at the request and seeing it for what it is. This type of scam only works when you let it happen. Follow the rules laid out in this chapter and do not be in a rush to respond to official-looking e-mails. Reputable financial and business institutions have largely stopped using e-mail communication and rarely (or never) request personal information via e-mail.