When an identity thief creates false e-mails and/or Web sites that look legitimate but are designed to gain illegal access to a victim's personal information, it is called:

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Phishing is a type of online fraud that involves creating fake emails or websites that look legitimate but are designed to trick victims into giving up their personal information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or Social Security numbers.

When an Identity Thief Creates False E-Mails And/or Web Sites