How to Spot Phishing Attempts

What is Phishing?

Phishing is when attackers impersonate legitimate entities to steal your information or money.

Common Phishing Tactics

Email Phishing - Fake emails claiming to be from banks, platforms, or services - Links to lookalike websites - Urgent requests for account verification

SMS/Text Phishing (Smishing) - Text messages with suspicious links - Claims of package delivery issues - Fake payment notifications

Voice Phishing (Vishing) - Phone calls from "support teams" - Requests for login credentials - Pressure to act immediately

How to Identify Phishing

Check these elements:

1. Sender address - Look for misspellings 2. Links - Hover before clicking to see the actual URL 3. Urgency - Real services rarely demand immediate action 4. Requests - Legitimate companies never ask for passwords via email

> Important Notice: When in doubt, go directly to the official website by typing the URL yourself—never click links in suspicious messages.

Protecting Yourself

- Enable two-factor authentication - Use unique passwords for each service - Report phishing attempts to the platform - Never share verification codes with anyone