Ashley recently received an e-mail from a bank asking for her account number and verification of her password.The e-mail contained the bank's logo and was signed by the branch manager.She immediately replied to the e-mail,providing the requested details.However,a few days later,she noticed that her bank statement showed a zero balance.On checking with the bank authorities,she was told that the e-mail was not sent by them.Ashley was most likely a victim of which of the following types of fraud?
A)Brand spoofing
B)Key logging
C)Pirating
D)Pharming

Question

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Phishing,also called carding or brand spoofing,is a technique to gain personal information for the purpose of identity theft,usually by means of fraudulent e-mail.

Ashley Recently Received an E-Mail from a Bank Asking for Her