Phishing is an attempt to obtain information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money) by masquerading as a trusted organization or individual in an electronic communication.

Typically, phishing attempts are made via email, online ads or websites that try to fool individuals by looking very similar to a well-known,  legitimate websites.

Please beware of unsolicited email, ads or sites that ask for your personal information such as

• Credit card numbers, dates and PINs
• Bank account numbers
• Passwords
• Birthdays, relatives names, personal addresses
• Usernames

If you want to verify if a request is legitimate, please contact EMC:

• Via online chat
• Through our Feedback form