Nowadays, we’re swamped with phishing attacks— those scams trying to trick us into giving away info. They often fake it as messages from big companies like Peacock, Microsoft, and DocuSign, or they get crafty trying to screw with payroll stuff.
Running a small business, I bump into these scams all the time. Here’s a dive into one of them and how you can dodge the bullet.
Microsoft 365 Email Scam
This scam caught my attention with its urgent tone, claiming I missed an important message from Microsoft 365. Here’s how to tell it was a scam:
Signs of a Phishing Email
Several details in this email signal it’s a phishing attempt:
- Email Address: The email said it was from Microsoft but came from “online-account.info.” Real Microsoft emails don’t use these kinds of addresses.
- Vague Urgency: It tried to scare me into thinking I missed a crucial message, pushing me to click a suspicious button without giving clear details.
- Off Formatting: The signature and layout tried to look official but messed up basic things like how to list an address, making it look amateurish.
- Hidden Traps: The real goal was to trick me into clicking a link, likely leading to trouble, like more spam or a phishing site.
Stop Phishing Attacks Before They Happen
This example shows why you should check email addresses carefully, ignore urgent but vague messages, and avoid clicking on links from unknown sources. Keep these tips in mind to dodge phishing attempts and stay safe online.
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