If you have a hotmail account you have probably been bombarded with hotmail phishing emails. There are many scams like this on the internet and you need to be prepared to know how to avoid falling into the common traps. If you volunteer your details you can end up getting scammed which can result in financial problems. It is better to take the precautions upfront than having to resort to salvage and repair actions. Do a little reading and you will know how to protect yourself.