Common Signs of Phishing Emails and Messages

  1. Overview
  2. Security and Privacy
  3. Common Signs of Phishing Emails and Messages
  • Generic Greetings:

    • Messages addressed to “Dear Customer” or “User” instead of your name.
  • Urgent Requests:

    • Phrases like “Your account will be locked” or “Immediate action required.”
  • Suspicious Links:

    • Hover over links to see if the URL matches the company’s website.
  • Spelling and Grammar Errors:

    • Legitimate organizations rarely send poorly written emails.
  • Unexpected Attachments:

    • Be cautious of attachments, especially ZIP files or .exe files, which may contain malware.

Was this article helpful?