Phishing remains the number-one entry point for account takeover and payment fraud. Attackers impersonate banks, delivery companies, and even colleagues to trick you into revealing passwords or card numbers.
Red flags in suspicious messages
Urgent language ("account suspended in 24 hours"), generic greetings ("Dear customer"), mismatched sender domains, and unexpected attachments are classic signs. Hover over links before clicking—does the URL match the brand?
Verify through official channels
If an email claims to be from your bank, open the bank app directly instead of clicking the link. Call official support numbers from the back of your card, not from the email.
Multi-factor authentication
Even if credentials leak through phishing, MFA blocks most unauthorized logins. Use authenticator apps rather than SMS when possible.
Report and train
Forward phishing attempts to your provider's abuse address. Teams that study real attack patterns build stronger habits. Structured cybersecurity training reinforces what to trust—and what to reject.