Phishing

Phishing: spot the trick before you tap

A phishing message is a fake message designed to trick you into sharing information, money, or access to an account. The message is the bait. A link or a request is the hook.

1. 1

   Pause and think.

   Do not tap, reply or pay yet. Urgency is the scammer's main tool.

2. 2

   Check the sender.

   Confirm the email address or phone number. A bank or telco name in the display field proves nothing.

3. 3

   Avoid suspicious links.

   Open the official app or type the website address yourself instead.

4. 4

   Protect passwords and codes.

   Never share a sign-in code, PIN or one-time password with anyone, for any reason.

5. 5

   Report it.

   Tell a trusted person, your bank or telco, or your workplace administrator.

Pause. Verify. Protect. Report.