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Learning how to identify phishing can prevent ID theft

Internet users can avoid falling victim to ID theft and ID fraud by learning how to identify phishing emails, which mostly act as gateways for cyber crooks, it has been stated.

Advising consumers on how to avoid online pitfalls that can lead to loss of money, Virginia's commissioner of consumer services says end users should not respond to unsolicited emails or pop-ups, reports tcm.net.

Such emails would routinely request potential victims to provide details either by directly asking for them or by using tricks such as asking people to register to receive something in exchange.

According to the commissioner, consumers should check the legitimacy of the email by calling the number on their real financial statements, if the email claims to be from their banker.

This is because legitimate companies would typically not ask for such information online.

UK taxpayers were recently warned of a phishing scam that sought to exploit an impending tax returns deadline.

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