Phishing Schemes – This schemes are the most common types of computer identity theft schemes.
In these types of frauds, the thief tricks you into giving your personal identifying information. These types of attacks occur through a number of different mediums including cell phone messages, Internet social networks, emails, text messages, and standard mail. The following explain several common schemes that are used.
Ref.: http://www.utica.edu/academic/institutes/cimip/idcrimes/schemes.cfm