Phishing is when scammers send a mass email to every address they can get in the hope of tricking some on the Web into revealing their sensitive personal information such as passwords, banking information, SSN, mother’s maiden name, date of birth,among others.

Phishing scams are targeted to gather personal information in order to hijack your assets or steal your identity to open credit accounts in your name.

Getting fooled by an email warning of some new crime or promising free money can be embarrassing and dangerous.

Here are some tips for How To spot these scams and what to do.

Check the facts - every time. The reason emails warning of silly urban legends spread so quickly is because people receive them from their trusted friends, and never imagine these smart, clever people could be fooled. Before forwarding any email, take a second to search one of the databases listed below.
If you find the email is a hoax and comes from someone you know personally, immediately reply to the original sender to let him or her know. Select 'Reply all' if appropriate, or suggest that the sender send an email to this effect. Remember to include a link to the site debunking the email!
If you receive an email requesting money or personal information in return for great riches, do not respond! Responding to emails like this - or any type of spam - merely confirms your email account as an active one and opens the floodgates for more spam. Forwarding an email like this to an anti-phishing website, like the ones listed below, can help stop or slow its progress.
If you receive an e-mail that appears to be from a company or website you do business with that asks you to input any personal information, such as your username or password, do not respond to it or click on any links. If you are concerned that there may be an actual problem with your account, navigate to the website yourself and log in. Do NOT copy and paste text or links from the email to your web browser.

Learn to hone your Spamdar by asking the following questions of every email you receive:
Is the sender's name familiar to me?
Did I physically enter my name into this "sweepstakes"?
Has this person ever sent me spam before?
Is there an offer of free money in exchange for personal information?
Is there a threat of immediate detrimental action if I don't respond with personal information?
Some scammers use graphics and e-mail addresses to make you believe their e-mail is from a legitimate site. Again, always naviagte to the site in question on your own.
Use your browsersanti-phishing facilities (Fireforx and IE both have them). That way, even if you do follow a link in a phishing email, the browser will warn you if the site is fraudulent.
If the email is from a 'free' email account (hotmail.com, yahoo.com etc) treat it with great suspicion.

If it's too good to be true, it probably is!

Watch out for anyone asking you to sign something, Or to give them something for the promise of something much more in return.
Ask yourself what you really know of the person, Have you known them for long, could you find them again if need be (cell phones and emails don't count).
Ask if you can take them up on an offer another time, if they say it's a limited time offer, or will get less rewarding the longer you wait, then walk away.
Request ID.
Google some of the main points of your conversation to see if others have identified a situation as a scam.
Keep your emotions in check, if you're excited then you're more likely to agree to do something unwise.
Phone a friend and describe the situation to them yourself, seek their opinion.
Remember if it seems too good to be true, it's probably is and you should walk away.

Con artists are usually likeable people, rather than the stereotypical suspicious people that most people would think of.

Conning or scamming someone is a criminal offence!

Feeling a little anxious? Maybe you will find some of these mixtures soothing and able to naturally ease your symptoms of anxiety.

Consider the following herbs to help you:

Melissa Officinalis. An herb native to the Mediterranean that is used throughout the world to calm the nervous system and digestive tract and to reduce blood pressure.
Passion Flower is an herbal sedative that can give you a sense of calm and also helps you sleep better. Also, it can help you control nausea and the "butterflies in the stomach".
Lavendula Angustifolia or lavender. It's known for its calming properties and is widely used in aromatherapy to induce relaxation. In a recent study it was found that the scent from lavender was enough to relax and relieve depression in many of the participants.
Fennel is a popular tea in India. This herb relieves gastrointestinal upsets that are related to anxiety.
Kava kava is an herbal remedy used to ease the symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression. It's non addictive and can be taken as an infusion. Supplements (pills) usually do not work. People with liver problems are recommended to stay away from kava kava, although traditional methods of consumption are not shown to be dangerous.
Valerian is used around the world to reduce stress and promote sleep. It's safe and non addictive.
Chamomile is an herb used to treat mild anxiety and stress. It's also used to settle an upset stomach.
Rhodiola Rosea is an adaptogen effective at treating anxiety.
Ashwaganda has been used in India for thousands of years in ayurvedic (ancient)medicine as an anti-anxiety remedy. Chemical analysis shows that Ashwaganda contains compounds thought to have anti-stress properties.
L-Theanine is an amino acid commonly found in tea. Because it can enter the brain, L-Theanine has psychoactive properties. L-Theanine has been shown to reduce mental and physical stress and may produce feelings of relaxation - without drowsiness.

A study by The American Journal of Epidemiology showed coca's usefulness in treating gastrointestinal ailments, as well as motion and altitude sickness. They found it to be a fast acting antidepressant and helpful in combating hypoglycemia and diabetes. Furthermore, coca leaves deliver healthy doses of vitamins A, C, B and E, phosphorous, iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium and protein.
Another herbal remedy for panic attack is Lemon balm. This is a general restorative for the nervous system, can assist in reducing blood pressure and help calm the digestive system.
If you are having problems sleeping try taking melatonin before bed. Getting poor sleep has been shown to increase anxiety.


Many of the above herbs are hard to find locally and may need to be ordered off the Internet. Amazon.com would be a good starting place.
Look for standardized extracts that contain a certain percent of the active chemicals which make the herb work.

Always consult with your doctor before taking any natural herb or supplement. They can advise you on any issues that may arise and is also good for their medical notes in case of any adverse reactions.

This is an article to help you learn how to do simple hatha yoga to reduce stress or tension. If you're studying for a big test, waiting for an interview, feeling uptight in the office, worrying about an audition, or you just need to relax, try this simple procedure which can be done anywhere there is a little bit of space free.

Breathe in deeply. Hold for 5 counts. Let it out. Repeat.
Relax.
Breathe in a third of your lung capacity, so your tummy blows up like a balloon.
Let it out.
Breathe in two-thirds of your lung capacity, so your ribs open up and your tummy blows up. Let it out.
Breathe in your entire lung capacity, so your tummy blows up, your ribcage expands, and your shoulders come up almost to you ears. Exhale.
Continue this process.

Yoga is mainly about breathing and relaxing. Well, hatha yoga, anyway.
If you are still uncontrollable, ask if you can go to the bathroom. Then do the breathing there.
Don't worry!