_____ takes place when criminals send e-mail messages appearing to be from legitimate corporations and direct recipients to phony websites that are designed to look like companies' actual websites with the intent to extract personal data from people such as their credit card and ATM numbers.
A) Spamming
B) Podcasting
C) Skimming
D) Phishing
E) Browsing

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This scenario is describing phishing, where criminals impersonate legitimate companies in order to trick individuals into giving away personal information. Spamming is the unsolicited sending of electronic messages. Podcasting is the creation and distribution of audio or video content through RSS feeds. Skimming is the theft of credit card information through the use of a small electronic device. Browsing is the act of navigating through the internet.

_____ Takes Place When Criminals Send E-Mail Messages Appearing to Be