In a ____ scam, the recipient is instructed to click a Web link, which opens a Web page that requests an e-mail address and password.
A) phishing
B) tracking
C) pharming
D) spamming

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Phishing scams involve tricking individuals into revealing personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers, by pretending to be a trustworthy entity. The scenario described fits the definition of a phishing scam, where a fake web page is used to collect sensitive information.

In a ____ Scam, the Recipient Is Instructed to Click