Dru e-mails Ester, promising her a percentage of the amount in a foreign bank account if she will assist in transferring the funds to a U.S. bank account. Ester forwards her account number, but the funds are never sent. Instead, Dru quickly withdraws the funds in Ester's account. This is

A) no crime.
B) identity theft.
C) phishing.
D) hacking.

Phishing

A cybercrime technique involving the use of fraudulent communications, often emails, to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information.

Identity Theft

The fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.

Foreign Bank Account

A bank account located in a country outside of the account holder's country of residence, often used for savings, investments, or international business transactions.