Phishing: The attempt to acquire sensitive information (eg. usernames, passwords, credit card information, financial information), and sometimes (indirectly) money, via email, by scamming the user by masquerading as a legitimate company or a trustworthy entity. An email fraud scam method in which the perpetrator sends out legitimate-looking email in an attempt of information or identity theft.
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