Welcome to the Verizon Fraud Center. This center is aimed at providing you with the latest fraud protection information to keep you informed of the current and existing threats against your computer.
Phishing Trends
What is Phishing?
Phishing is a form of Internet-based fraud. Using fake emails or web sites, online thieves trick you into providing bank account numbers, passwords, and other confidential information. The information is then used to steal from you or commit identity theft.
The methods used to convince you to part with your information are varied and sophisticated. For example, you may receive an email from an online auction site, asking you to "confirm" your account information. Thieves may also create a web site that looks exactly like your bank's, but is actually a fake. See Phishing for more information and examples. To combat this type of fraud, it is important to be aware of how such schemes work. Installing fraud protection software is also recommended.
The following charts depict Internet phishing history and trends.
Phishing Activity for the Last 12 Months
Hijacked Brands
New Phishing Sites in the Last 10 Days
Charts are updated each day.
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