If you receive an email with these red flags, verify with the sender before clicking links or attachments.
Message Header Red Flags
- Unknown or unexpected sender
- Suspicious or misspelled domain name
- Email sent at an odd time
- Email sent to an unusual group of people
Message Body Red Flags
- Inconsistent style
- Bad grammar or typos
- Unexpected link or attachment
- Requests for personal, financial, or customer information
Think Before You Click
- Take caution when clicking on a link or opening an attachment.
- Hover your mouse over the link to ensure it goes to the expected website.
- Review the link for spelling errors.
- Never click links or open attachments from unknown senders.
Always inform your manager immediately if you receive suspicious email. Remember: If it’s too good to be true, it almost certainly is. Delete it!
Example Phishing Email Elements
Subject: URGENT ACTION REQUIRED: Direct Deposit System Update
Suspicious sender domain: secure-payment.com
Suspicious link example: secure-verify-payment.com
Warning signs include urgency, requests for account updates,