Phishing redirect for consumer education: fraud detection
US8608487B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2147
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for detecting fraud may redirect a user from a phishing message to an education message. The phishing message may include a phishing website that mimics a target entity. A user may be convinced to disclose sensitive information to a fraudster operating the phishing website. The phishing website may be maintained through a service provider and the target entity may request that the service provider disable the phishing website. During evaluation of the target entity's request by the service provider, a user may be directed to an education website that may be displayed until the phishing website may be permanently disabled. The education website may include information or identify a source of information that may help educate the user on fraud prevention, phishing, the target entity, the targeted industry, future prevention tips and suggestions, and other related information.
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