Fraudsters don't always need an elaborate scheme to steal your money. Phishing, smishing and vishing scams--which begin with a fake message that often claims to come from a trusted organization like a financial services firm or government agency--are among the most common and effective tools for fraudsters. Knowing how to recognize and protect yourself against "-ishing" scams can help you safeguard both your identity and your assets. A type of cyber-enabled fraud, "-ishing" scams often start with an email, text or encrypted message that falsely claims to be from a financial institution, electronic payment service, mail delivery company, electronic signature platform or another familiar organization or service. Sometimes, the message appears to be from a government or regulatory agency. The message might come via email (phishing scams), text or encrypted message (smishing scams), or a phone call or voice mail (vishing scams). To seem genuine, these pitches often use:
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