Charlie Proux received an email promoting a new financial services institution that offers surprisingly low mortgage rates. The email simply 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, Charlie researched the company and discovered that the email was a fraud. This is an example of ________.

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This scenario is an example of phishing, where the fraudsters send out fake emails or messages, pretending to be from reputable companies to steal sensitive information like social security numbers, credit card information, and passwords. The goal is to trick the recipient into revealing personal information, which can be used for identity theft or financial fraud.

Charlie Proux Received an Email Promoting a New Financial Services