Phishing

A type of online scam where a cybercriminal poses as a legitimate organization or individual in order to trick people into giving out sensitive information, such as passwords or financial details. These scams often take the form of fraudulent emails or websites that appear legitimate but are designed to steal personal information from unsuspecting victims. Phishing can also be carried out through social media, instant messaging, or other online platforms. The goal of a phishing attack is usually to steal money or sensitive information, or to install malware on the victim's computer.

Sample:

Dear [Customer],
We recently noticed some unusual activity on your account. To protect your information, we have temporarily suspended your account.
To reactivate your account, please click the link below and update your account information:
[fraudulent link here]
If you did not initiate this request, please contact our customer support team immediately.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Best regards,
[Name fraudulent organization]

In this example, the attacker is pretending to be a legitimate organization and is trying to trick the victim into clicking on a fraudulent link and providing sensitive information. This is a common tactic used by phishers to steal information and money from their victims.