Crimes in the jewelry industry don’t always have to be violent or forceful. Some savvy criminals have taken to cyberspace: Instead of stealing your physical inventory, they’re opting to target your bank account or hard drive directly. By using lies and manipulation, these criminals—known as "phishers"—use e-mails that appear to come from legitimate sources, such as your bank. They ask you to provide sensitive information, and many people will unknowingly comply and hand over this information without thinking twice.

Avoid falling victim to a phishing attack by following these tips: