What is the difference between phishing and scam?

I've searched on the internet but there's so many different answers it's beginning to confuse me. Loads say they're the same, others say there's a slight difference but don't say the difference.

Please can somebody help me :]What is the difference between phishing and scam?
Well if you look at both of them:



In the field of computer security, phishing is the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Communications purporting to be from popular social web sites, auction sites, online payment processors or IT Administrators are commonly used to lure the unsuspecting public. Phishing is typically carried out by e-mail or instant messaging,[1] and it often directs users to enter details at a fake website whose look and feel are almost identical to the legitimate one. Even when using server authentication, it may require tremendous skill to detect that the website is fake. Phishing is an example of social engineering techniques used to fool users,[2] and exploits the poor usability of current web security technologies.[3] Attempts to deal with the growing number of reported phishing incidents include legislation, user training, public awareness, and technical security measures.







A scam is a dishonest attempt to trap you into parting wth your money. Unfortunately we have all experienced being cheated in one way or another, and we all know how it feels.

A 'scammer' may make a personal approach, with an offer too good to be true. Someone may email you, phone, text-message or post an offer that they press you to take up.What is the difference between phishing and scam?
phishing is monitoring whats happening by sitting next to you in the browser.



scam according to me is sending fake mails and taking advantage only if you click on them.What is the difference between phishing and scam?
Phishing is a type of scam.



A scam just refers to any fraudulent activity involving trickery.



Phishing is a very specific type of fraudulent activity. It involves pretending to be a legitimate business in order to get you to click on a link and divulge personal information.



For example, you may get an email from your "bank" (not really your bank--just an email to pretending to be from your bank) saying there's a problem with your account and asking you to verify your information. They say you should click on this link to go to the website. The link, instead of going to your real bank's website, goes to this fake bank website, and if you type in your birthdate and social security number, the phishing scammer can then steal your identity.

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