The criminal practice of attempting to trick email users into disclosing personal information like bank account or credit card numbers is known as what?

The criminal practice of attempting to trick email users into disclosing personal information like bank account or credit card numbers is known as "phishing." Phishing typically involves sending deceptive emails that appear to be from a reputable source in order to obtain sensitive information from the recipient. It is a form of cybercrime intended to steal personal and financial information.