Identity Theft Check

Phishing is the process of trying to steal your identity via fishing your username and passwords usually from a medium like Email.

The most common forms of phising come from emails like “HSBC requires you to reset your password as a safety check, please enter your Username and password here”

The scammer will then have your username and password to your bank and will mostly likely try and part with as much of your money as possible.

Most legitamate emails will normally state that the company will never ask for your password. This is usually 100% true as operators working at banks can look up your account without having to supply your password.

Summary: Don’t give out passwords to anyone and always keep your virus scanner upto date.