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"Phishing: A technique for attempting to acquire sensitive data through a fraudulent solicitation by e-mail in which the perpetrator masquerades as a legitimate business or reputable person."
In this holiday season of giving, there are agents of evil out there whose mission is to trick you into involuntary "giving." They are the phishers, who may sometimes pose as your friend, your colleague, your same area code number or a member of your family. They can be creative and insidious but, be sure, they are relentless in their efforts to pick your wallet. We all have stories of both personal and professional solicitations which are not as they seem.
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