Phishing involves cyber-criminals attempting to steal personal information such as online passwords, bank details or money from an unsuspecting victim. Very often, the criminal will use an email, phone call or even a fake website pretending to be from a reputable company. The criminals can use personal details to complete profiles on a victim which can be sold on the dark web. According to Action Fraud: 'Phishing emails encourage you to visit the bogus websites. 'Alternatively, the phishing email may try to encourage you to download an attachment.

Source: Daily Mail March 23, 2020 19:19 UTC