Identifying phishing scams can be harder than you think, but it’s a necessary skill for adults and students alike. Phishing is an attempt to trick you into giving up your personal information by pretending to be someone you know or trust. The Center for Internet Security recently posted an article listing these seven rules to help identify phishing attempts:
Rule #1: If an offer or deal is too good to be true, it probably is.
Rule #2: Hover over the link to confirm its true origin.
Rule #3: Look for misspellings. If company names are close to the correct spelling, you may not initially notice incorrect spelling.
Rule #4: Type the correct URL in the address bar yourself to ensure you are going to the legitimate site.
Rule #5: Look for misspellings in URLs. Some scammers use slight misspellings or letter substitutions in web addresses so that it is not easily noticed (e.g., 1egitimatebank.com instead of legitimatebank.com).
Rule #6: Never respond to an email with sensitive personal information (birthdate, Social Security Number, etc.).
Rule #7: Be wary of any message that is urging you to take immediate action.
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