We’ve noticed a large increase in the number of “PHISHING” emails in the lead up to Christmas.

“Phishing” is the practice where spammers send a message asking you to confirm personal details by visiting a website and filling out an online form.

This information is then used to steal your identity, clean out your bank account, or make false charges to your credit card.

There are three important rules to remember if you receive an unsolicited email wanting you to provide addresses, credit card details, security details, logins, passwords, or any other type of private information.

Rule 1: IGNORE IT.
Rule 2: IGNORE IT.
Riule 3:

IGNORE IT.

These emails look genuine. So do the websites that they want you to visit.

Organisations such as banks, Paypal, Ebay, etc will never send unsolicited messages asking you to confirm your details.

If you think you have visited one of these fake sites and provided any personal details, contact the organiasation involved for advice.

If you have provided your bank account or credit card details, contact your bank immediately and give them details. Your account is in real danger of being cleaned out.