A phishing scam typically has three main parts: The Bait – A fraudulent message (email, text, call, or social media post) that looks like it comes from a trusted source such as a bank, employer, or service provider. The Hook – A malicious link, attachment, or request designed to trick the victim into taking action, like entering login credentials, downloading malware, or making a payment. The Capture – Once the victim responds, attackers steal sensitive data (passwords, financial details, or personal information) or gain access to systems for further exploitation. Phishing works by combining deception, urgency, and trust to manipulate victims into handing over valuable information.
Nearly everyone who has email has gotten such an email.
Yes it is a big scam. Just a note: I received an email from a friend telling me to go to the website of Home Revenue System. But this email was a scam itself. My friend never sent me this link.
A fake email represents the bait in a phishing scam. Potential victims are lured into the scam with an email that threatens a breach in security or some kind of reward for replying to the email and providing personal information.A bait part would be what draws you in. Say if you have the usual email. "My relative died and I want to give you money for no reason", that is the bait
Yes they are.
Phishing
When you mark an email as a phishing scam in Hotmail, it disappears because it gets forwarded to Microsoft for review.
I personally feel that it is not a scam. However when you receive such kinds of mails just be a little careful.
is it ligit
I think you mean "scram". "Scam" means hoax or con.
99.9% of the time it is a scam. fake
This is a scam! do not do it. If any employer requests your bank account numbers, IT IS NOT REAL!!! I received this email too