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By Paul Gil, About.com Guide to Internet for Beginners since 2004

Is There Really a Toolbar to Save Me from Phishing Scams?

Monday August 4, 2008
Yes, there is a toolbar defense against getting phished. As you perhaps know, a "phishing" scam is a digital con game... where a convincing-looking login page lures you into typing your personal password. Commonly these phishing scams are fake versions of online banking, eBay and PayPal pages. If you are gullible or careless, you are likely to succumb and divulge your password to criminals.  That is, unless you have an anti-phishing toolbar to help stop you before you get phished...
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