Ways to Avoid Phishing Scams

A good general rule: Don’t give out personal information based on an unsolicited email request. 

It’s called “phishing” because thieves attempt to lure you into the scam mainly through impersonations. The scam may claim to be from a friend, a company with whom you do business, a prize award – anything to get you to open the email or text.

Here are a few basic tips to recognize and avoid a phishing email:  read more