How do I know if an email is phishing?

Concerns & risks

You were trying to check your email, and a message says your account will be shut down unless you confirm your password.

Phishing emails can look very convincing.

Causes & evidence

Watch for urgency, requests for info, and odd links or senders. See phishing.

What to do

1. Check the sender's actual address.
2. Hover over links before clicking.
3. Be wary of urgent threats or prizes.
4. Verify by contacting the company directly.

Common mistakes: Common mistakes: trusting a display name. The name can say 'Support Team' while the address is random. Look for spelling errors in the address, generic greetings and pressure to act now. Hovering on a computer or long-pressing on a phone shows the real link address. Don't open unexpected attachments. If you're unsure, open the official app or type the website address yourself. Report phishing using your email's report button to help filters learn.

Speed Man tip: When in doubt, go to the site by typing the address yourself.

Wrap-up: Check sender. Hover links. Verify directly.