Spotting a Phishing Email in 30 Seconds

Phishing emails try to create urgency — a locked account, a missed delivery, an unpaid invoice — so you click before you think.

Check the sender's actual email address, not just the display name. A message 'from PayPal' with an address like [email protected] is a strong red flag.

Hover over links (don't click) to preview where they actually go. On mobile, press and hold instead of tapping.

Be suspicious of unexpected attachments, especially .zip, .exe, or password-protected files you weren't expecting.

When in doubt, contact the company directly using a phone number or website you already know — never one provided in the suspicious message.