Federal Bank, Thrift and Credit Union Regulatory Agencies Provide
Brochure with Information on Internet "Phishing"
The federal bank, thrift and credit union agencies announce the
publication of a brochure with
information to help consumers identify and combat a new type of Internet scam known as "phishing."
The term is a play on the word "fishing," and that's exactly what Internet thieves are doing--fishing for
confidential financial information, such as account numbers and passwords. With enough
information, a con artist can run up bills on another person's credit card or, in the worst case, even
steal that person's identity.
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