Phishing Email Tips

• Avoid strangers, check name and email address

• Don’t rush, be suspicious of emails marked “urgent”

• Notice mistakes in spelling and grammar

• Beware of generic greetings, “dear sir/ma’am”

• Don’t be lured by incredible “deals”

• Hover over the link before you click to ensure it has a secure URL (https://)

• Never give out personal or financial information based on an email request

• Don’t trust links or attachments in unsolicited emails