scam email
[/skæm ˈiːmeɪl/]
nounpl: scam emails
email de fraude
1. A deceptive electronic message sent to trick recipients into revealing personal information, clicking malicious links, or transferring money
That scam email claiming to be from your bank is trying to steal your login credentials.
Aquele email de fraude fingindo ser do seu banco está tentando roubar suas credenciais de login.
2. A fraudulent email often part of phishing campaigns designed to deceive users
I received a scam email about winning a lottery I never entered.
Recebi um email de fraude sobre ganhar uma loteria na qual nunca participei.
Scam emails are a widespread cybercrime concern in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, scams involving fake bank communications (golpes de phishing) are particularly prevalent. Americans frequently receive scam emails impersonating major corporations, government agencies, and financial institutions. Awareness campaigns about scam emails are common in both countries as part of cybersecurity education.
NYC Slang
phish email, con email
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