Email Phishing is a scam in which you rece fraudulent e-mail designed to steal your ide or personal information , such as credit card numbers , bank account numbers , debit card PINs , and account passwords . The e-mail m state that your account has been compromis that one of your accounts was charged incorrectly . The email will instruct you to c on a link in the e-mail or reply with your ba account number to confirm your identity or verify your account . The e-mail may even threaten to disable your account , if you don reply , but don ' t believe it .