Email Phishing

Who's targeted: Anyone with an email account|

Reaches you via:email

If You See It

✓Do not click any links
✓Mark as spam and delete
✓Report to your email provider

If You Clicked

!Close the page immediately
!Change your password for that service
!Enable two-factor authentication
!Scan your device for malware

If You Gave Info

⚠Change all passwords immediately
⚠Contact your bank if you entered payment info
⚠Monitor your accounts for unauthorized activity
⚠File a report at reportfraud.ftc.gov

What This Looks Like

Fake Bank Security Alert

You receive an email: "URGENT: Your Bank of America account has been locked due to suspicious activity. Click here to verify your identity within 24 hours or your account will be permanently closed."

Red Flags

⚠Creates urgency with a deadline
⚠Threatens account closure
⚠Asks you to click a link to "verify" your identity
⚠Generic greeting instead of your name

Safe Response

Do not click the link. Log into your bank account directly by typing the URL in your browser. Call the number on the back of your card to check if there is a real issue.

Fake Package Delivery Notice

You get a text: "Your package could not be delivered. Reschedule delivery here: https://usps-redelivery-notice.tk/track"

Red Flags

⚠Suspicious domain (.tk) — not the real USPS website
⚠No tracking number or specific package details
⚠Unexpected — you may not have ordered anything

Safe Response

Do not click the link. Go directly to usps.com and enter your tracking number there. If you did not order anything, ignore the message.