Common Signs of Phishing
Recognize common red flags in emails, texts, and fake websites.
- Urgent messages: “Your account will be closed!” or “Immediate action required!”
- Strange sender email address.
- Poor grammar and spelling mistakes.
- Links that look suspicious or don’t match the company website.
- Requests for sensitive information (passwords, credit card numbers).
Key Takeaways
- Urgent language is a common pressure tactic.
- Sender addresses and link destinations often reveal fraud.
- Unexpected attachments should be treated carefully.
Practice Exercise
Hover over a link in a marketing email and compare the visible text with the real destination.