A Real Remedy for Phishers

Yep--I'm constantly amazed how many people are unaware of the problem. But then, I'm also surprised at how many people fall for this and other scams. I recently received a phone call from someone claiming to represent my bank, saying they wanted to reward me for maintaining a checking account with them (think it was some gas cards)--and then proceeded to ask for all my 'private' info--including SS#, account #, password (!), etc. I sat there laughing, asked if she was fricken serious, and hung up. I've reported the number to the cops, as well.

My husband was tricked by the paypal one... I was soooo mad at him. I had been telling him for weeks, "honey, I keep getting fake paypal emails saying that charges are pending for sales/purchases, and to confirm your info. etc. I think they are fake, be careful". Sure enough, he gives ALL (and I mean ALL) his info. through one of them and we end up with a $500 dollar purchase in Mexico charged to our checking account debit card. He thought it was legit b/c he went through this whole security verification process and everything, (which was all cleverly set up through this email of course).

I just couldn't believe it, if I would have done it I would have been in soooo much trouble, so I gave him a hard time about it . The thing is, you think, how can people be so dumb?!? My husband is an engineer and has 2 masters degrees