Phishing

Phishing activities have been spreading like wildfire. Despite legislation and active working groups, a large percentage of phishing scams go unreported. To assist lawmakers and organizations to alert customers, consumers can actively assist by engaging in conscientious phishing reporting. Here are some suggestions and channels to use to report active phishing, pharming or suspected fraudulent activity.

Many private and government agencies are working together to provide channels for reporting phishing scams. One of these agencies is United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team. This team collects and collates all phishing email messages and web site locations in order to help people avoid phishing scams. Anyone can report a phishing scam by simply sending an email to phishing-report@us-cert.gov.

Different protocols are suggested for reporting phishing. Messages need to be forwarded along with the headers. There are different instructions depending on the email client being used. Further details about the procedures for reporting can be ascertained at the official USCERT website (www.us-cert.gov).

The Anti Phishing working group (APWG) has formed as pan-industrial and law enforcement association dedicated to eliminating fraud and identity theft. The group is supported by many organizations that are determined to design measures and increase educational awareness to combat phishing. The website has a dedicated section with instructions for reporting phishing emails (www.antiphishing.org)

Online banks are regularly targeted by phishing campaigns. To assist companies to report suspect emails to the relevant authorities you should notify the bank immediately. This will also permit companies to make appropriate notifications on the official website to alert customers about potential threats. You can locate contact details by locating the relevant website and using the banks contact form.

Paypal and Ebay are regularly subject to phishing emails scams. You can search the website of each respective company for details about phishing scam reporting. The Paypal Security Center takes regular initiatives to fight credit card fraud and phising. You can report details be sending the email and further details to: spoof@paypal.com . You can check the official Ebay website further details about assisting the company by reporting scams.

For additional tips on reporting phishing you can check the websites of prominent security software vendors such as Zonealarm, Mc Afee and Norton. These sites also provide practical advice and tips on how to recognize potential phishing threats and take precautions to protect your system. Phishing reporting assist lawmakers to fight cyber crime and makes the internet a safer place.

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