What are the warning signs?
Phishing (email):
- Suspicious sender address or spelling errors.
- Poor grammar or awkward wording.
- Generic greetings like “Dear Customer.”
- Unexpected urgency or threats.
- Attachments or strange links.
Smishing (SMS):
- Message from an unknown number.
- Shortened or suspicious links.
- Requests for personal or financial info via text.
- Claims of prizes, refunds, or urgent account issues.