Email Security

Email Phishing 101: How to Spot Fake Emails Before You Click

December 7, 2025 ScamGuard Academy Team

Phishing emails are getting more sophisticated. Here are the key signs to watch for.

Quick Identification Tips

Check Email Address

Look for misspellings: paypa1.com instead of paypal.com

Generic Greetings

"Dear Customer" means they don't know your name

Urgency Tactics

"Account will be closed!" creates false panic

Suspicious Links

Hover before clicking - URL won't match company

Best Practice

Never click email links. Type the company website directly into your browser and log in from there.

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