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Phone Phishing E-mails Direct You to Call a Phone Number

Standard phishing scams use e-mail to direct potential victims to phony Web pages to steal their identities. Phone phishing scams work a little differently.   Instead of being directed to a Web page, you could be prompted by e-mail to call a customer support number. 

 

On the other end of the phone line, a person or an audio response unit waits to take your account number, personal identification number, password, or other valuable personal data.  The person on the other end of the phone line might claim that your account will be closed or other problems could occur if you don't respond. 

 

Perpetrators often use payphones, stolen cellular phone numbers, or hacked accounts. This scam might also take advantage of fax or VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) numbers

Excerpted from Microsoft.com article, “Phone phishing e-mails direct you to call a phone number.”

Microsoft Office Tip — Customize Folder Views for Photos, Videos, or Music

The right-click button on your mouse can provide you with quick access to some great productivity functions within Windows XP.

 

 

Did you know that you can customize folders to suit their contents? You can.

 

Right-click the folder and click Properties.

 

Next, click the Customize tab.

 

From the Use this folder type as a template drop-down menu, select the type of folder: Pictures, Photo Album, Videos, and more.

 

• Treat all unsolicited e-mail (and phone) messages with skepticism

 

• Before you call, research unfamiliar area codes first.

 

• To determine actual customer support and other phone numbers, check the organization's Web site.

 

• If available, refer to your hardcopy records

 

• Stay current about the latest identity-theft scams

 

•  Scrutinize your e-mail

 

Read the entire article to learn  more about these  Phone Phishing  tips.

Here are a few tips to help avoid phone phishing scams: