How to Spot a Suspicious Email
Cyber criminals rely on people reacting quickly without thinking. A few small checks can prevent major issues.
Here’s what to look out for.
1. It creates urgency
Phrases like:
“Immediate action required”
“Your account will be closed today”
Pressure is a common tactic.
2. The sender looks slightly off
Click on the sender’s name and check the actual email address.
If it looks unusual or misspelled, treat it cautiously.
3. Unexpected attachments or links
If you weren’t expecting it, don’t open it straight away.
Especially if it’s asking you to log in somewhere.
4. It asks for sensitive information
We will never ask you for:
Your password
Your multi-factor authentication code
If an email does, it’s a red flag.
What to do
If something doesn’t feel right:
Don’t click anything
Don’t reply
Forward it to our IT team
If you’ve already clicked a link or entered details, contact us immediately. The sooner we know, the easier it is to protect your account.
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