1. What is Phishing?

2.  Phishing attempts are attempts to get valuable personal information from people via the internet.  Attempts usually come in the form of e-mails or instant messages.  Often the message will try to replicate the look and feel of that of a trusted source to lead the user to a fake website.

3.  If you get an e-mail that seems weird, do not follow its instructions.  Roll your mouse over whatever link that is provided and check to make sure that the link is legitimate.  When in doubt, discard the e-mail. If it is an urgent issue you can always call your bank or online payment source for details.