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Videos

Watch these videos to learn a thing or two about phishing, keeping kids safe online, reducing spam, and protecting your computer against unwanted intrusions. And, if you grab these videos to post on other websites, you'll be helping to spread the word about staying safe online.

Phishy Videos

Three 60-second spots expose phishing scams — where online fraudsters use email, pop-ups, or text messages to get your personal and financial information — by showing what phishing would look like offline. You'll also find the phishy videos on YouTube at youtube.com/ftcvideos. Feel free to forward them, post them online, or link to OnGuardOnline.gov.

Phishy Home

Phishy Home

A phisher pays an unexpected visit to someone's home.

Phishy Office

Phishy Office

A phisher shows that phishing can happen when you least expect it — even at the office.

Phishy Store

Phishy Store

A phisher visits a clothing store in hopes of getting a shopper's financial information.