Constant vigilance would be the key word here as another major event is coming and many malicious netizens are on the prowl for unwary victims to the latest phishing scams.

Now, if you are totally new to the internet and has never been introduced to the term before, here’s the simple lowdown on phishing: it is when an online scammer utilizes various methods in order to obtain credit card, banking and other similar information in order to steal money from you.

It may sound like a simple thing, but if you are the type to make use of your credit card online in order to make purchases, or if you engage in electronic banking, then you are without a doubt, a suitable target for these scams.

Anyway, the latest batch of scam emails are now focusing on luring people with the upcoming World Cup. Various promotions for free tickets, lodging, hotel accommodations, premium seats and more are just part of the many promises that these emails will have. When confronted with these emails, do not hesitate to mark these messages as spam and have them reported to your email provider. If you have never joined a raffle, then there is no way for you to have won anything out of the blue.

Of course, it is also common sense to never give out your identification information, credit card details and other similar info.

Now, if you intend to go online to make purchases, use PayPal and a secure browser. There are plenty of tutorials that will teach you how to check the verification signature on websites. It would also be prudent to invest in antivirus, antimalware and firewall software. When browsing on your phone, be sure to check authentication of the sites you are in.

Find out more about World Cup scam warnings at the Times Online UK.

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