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----- Original Message ----- From: "RA Friedman" <[log in to unmask]> > Yes, this is getting really bad since the "phishers" are now starting to create exact facsimiles of the real sites. I got one for Paypal recently. The link takes you to a site that looks just like Paypal. It isn't. The rule of thumb is don't log into any site unless you have chosen it via the actual URL in your browser. No legitimate site will ever send you an email asking you to log-in. > If you put your mouse cursor over the link (at least in IE) the actual address you are linking to will appear at the bottom of the window. This may have a TCP/IP number ahead of the site it claims to be (i.e. 123.234.210.001.PayPal...) or display an address totally unconnected with the supposed sender. The phishers create the phony sites by downloading the images off the real site (easily done, so far!). I wonder if you could go to the phisher site and enter the e-address of the FBI... Steven C. Barr