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2. Only use websites that belong to trusted organizations. For example if the website ends in .gov.uk

4. Don’t click the links that are shown in junk email.

6. 3490063244490The website URL should begin with https:// (the s stands for Secure)

7. The web browser should show a closed padlock icon.Phishing<br />This is the nickname given to the sending of a fraudulent e-mails that attempt to trick people into revealing details about their bank accounts or other online accounts.<br />The bank details are then used to login into the victim’s bank account and then take their money.<br />The email may look very convincing; it will sound urgent and scary. It scares the person receiving it and they panic.<br />Pharming<br />This is similar to phishing but instead of deceiving you; your computer is deceived.<br />In a pharming attack, you enter a completely genuine URL and your computer is deceived by displaying a fake website.<br />Then when you try to login into the fake website; your username and password are recorded and are used to take money from your real account.<br />E-mail spam<br /> <br />This is the name given to unsolicited e-mails (ones sent without being asked for)<br />They usually contain adverts for products.<br />Spam filters are used to separate spam messages from genuine messages.<br /> <br />