To phish for something is to secretly and dishonestly get information such as credit card details, usernames and login details by using fake websites and emails.
Examples of use:
a) Fake toolbars phish for personal details on Facebook.
b) Thieves phish for bank card details.
c) He was caught phishing for financial information, and went to prison for three years.
infinitive |
phish for |
present simple |
phish for and phishes for |
-ing form |
phishing for |
past simple |
phished for |
past participle |
phished for |
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