Fox Scully received an e-mail promoting a new financial services institution that offers surprisingly low mortgage rates. The e-mail asked customers to provide their address, date of birth, Social Security number, and current mortgage information in order to receive a free loan quote. Suspicious of the offer, Fox researched the company and discovered that the e-mail was fraudulent. This is an example of ________.

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This scenario is an example of phishing, where an individual or organization poses as a legitimate entity to gain sensitive information from unsuspecting individuals. The e-mail was a fraudulent attempt to obtain personal and financial information from Fox Scully.

Fox Scully Received an E-Mail Promoting a New Financial Services