Phishing scams have been around for decades and remain one of the cheapest and easiest ways for scammers to obtain your sensitive information.
While dispiriting and potentially devastating, the damage faced after being scammed can be rectified by following a few steps.
It's estimated that $13 billion is lost each year to identity thieves. Knowing how to recover is important to minimize your losses and get your life back on track.
With more than 2 million fake websites online, it's important to report any you come across to help the authorities shut them down and protect others from falling for scams.