sucking money from a web you visit

[andrew123]

hi all,
i would like to know if strangers could 'suck' out money from you if u visit a web site?? could some one respond to this i would be grateful if you do.

 

[tashi]

Hello andrew123,

hi all,
i would like to know if strangers could 'suck' out money from you if u visit a web site??

Could you give more details please, not sure what you mean.

 

[Tom.K]

Sucking out money is known as Phishing.

Online phishing (pronounced like the word fishing) is a way to trick computer users into revealing personal or financial information through an e-mail message or website. A common online phishing scam starts with an e-mail message that looks like an official notice from a trusted source, such as a bank, credit card company, or reputable online merchant. In the e-mail message, recipients are directed to a fraudulent website where they are asked to provide personal information, such as an account number or password. This information is then usually used for identity theft.

(From IE7 Help)

McAfee SiteAdvisor Blog about Phishing:
http://blog.siteadvisor.com/phishing/

Note that if you get some kind of spyware, it could send some of your private information to a stranger.

 

[tashi]

True, however I'd like to know if andrew123 is referring to a specific scam.