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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Phishing” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22376 of the collection, and the 246th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Phishing” meme mean?
The term describes fraudulent attempts to trick people into revealing sensitive records through spoofed messages. Online, it is used to expose obvious scam attempts, warn peers about suspicious hyperlinks, or ridicule poorly crafted fake notices claiming to come from financial institutions.
Where does the “Phishing” meme come from?
The underlying fraud dates back to the mid-1990s. Security specialists trace the emergence of the term to 1994, when malicious actors targeted AOL subscribers to obtain credit card details, partly using tools like AOHell to capture account passwords. Other historical records place systematic campaigns in 1995. Rather than originating from a single viral creator or video clip, the meme stems from the shared internet lore surrounding digital scams.
- 1994First recorded appearances of the practice and related password-stealing tools targeting AOL accounts.
- 1995Broader development of systematic credential-harvesting schemes across internet services.
How to use the “Phishing” meme
- Posting a screenshot of a suspicious message asking for urgent account verification.
- Warning a community member after they receive an unsolicited link from an unknown sender.
- Mocking poorly written automated emails pretending to represent major banking platforms.
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The “Phishing” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 56/100 · #246 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Phishing” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Phishing comes out of the Memes World series 75 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does phishing mean in internet culture?
It refers to deceptive messages designed to trick targets into handing over credentials, often used humorously to call out obvious scams.
When did phishing start?
Documented cases began around 1994 with unauthorized tools designed to harvest passwords from AOL customers.
What was AOHell?
It was an early 1994 program used by cyber fraudsters to obtain login credentials from online subscribers.
How do I get the Phishing meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Phishing” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Phishing card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Phishing: Origin, History, and How the Scam Spread · Famous Phishing Incidents from History · www.cybermalveillance.gouv.fr · tous-nos-contenusQu’est-ce que le phishing ou hameçonnage ? - Assistance aux ... · checked on October 18, 2026.
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