Recognising Scams
Phishing emails are designed to trick you into revealing sensitive information or downloading malicious software. Be cautious of unexpected emails, suspicious links, urgent requests, and unfamiliar attachments.
Always check the sender's email address carefully. If it looks unusual or doesn't match the organization it claims to be from, it could be a scam.
When in doubt, verify the sender before taking action.
Recognising Scams
Scammers are constantly finding new ways to trick people into revealing personal information, sending money, or giving access to their accounts and devices. These scams can arrive through email, text messages, phone calls, social media, or even fake websites designed to look legitimate.
Common scams include phishing emails, fake delivery notifications, banking alerts, technical support scams, invoice fraud, and messages claiming you've won a prize or need to act urgently.
Warning signs to look out for include:
Unexpected requests for personal, financial, or login information
Messages creating a sense of urgency or panic
Suspicious links or attachments
Poor spelling or grammar
Requests for payment via gift cards, cryptocurrency, or bank transfer
Sender email addresses or phone numbers that look unusual or don't match the organisation they claim to represent
Always check the sender's email address carefully, not just the display name. A message may appear to come from a trusted company, but the actual email address could be completely different. Similarly, scammers can spoof phone numbers and impersonate legitimate businesses.
Before clicking a link, opening an attachment, or providing information, take a moment to verify the request. Contact the organisation directly using trusted contact details rather than those provided in the message.
Taking a few extra seconds to verify a message can help protect you from financial loss, identity theft, malware infections, and unauthorised access to your accounts.