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Fraudulent Email

But it said my bank sent it!

Phishing or counterfeit email is rife. Here is some information from PayPal, a company that is the subject of many scams:

"A fraudulent (spoof) email pretends to be from a well-known company, such as PayPal or eBay, in an attempt to get personal information from you. People who send spoof emails hope to use your information - such as credit and debit card numbers or account passwords - to commit identity theft.

You can prevent spoof from affecting you.

Spoof, or "phishing," emails - and the spoof websites often associated with them - are deceptive in appearance. However, they contain content that reveals they're fake. The most important thing to do to protect yourself is be able to spot this misleading content.'

Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Emails

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