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How to Spot a Phishing Email: 5 Red Flags

Spoofchief Team
Cybersecurity Team

Phishing emails are one of the most common ways cybercriminals try to steal your information. Here are five red flags to help you spot a phishing attempt:

  1. Suspicious Sender Address

    • Check if the sender’s email address matches the company it claims to be from. Look for subtle misspellings or extra characters.

  2. Urgent or Threatening Language

    • Phishing emails often try to create panic, urging you to act quickly or face consequences.

  3. Unusual Links or Attachments

    • Hover over links to see where they really go. Don’t open attachments from unknown sources.

  4. Requests for Sensitive Information

    • Legitimate companies rarely ask for passwords, Social Security numbers, or payment info via email.

  5. Generic Greetings and Poor Grammar

    • Be wary of emails that don’t address you by name or contain spelling/grammar mistakes.

Stay Safe: If you suspect an email is a phishing attempt, don’t click any links. Report it to your IT department or email provider, and delete it immediately.