Suspicious Email Addresses:

Email addresses that don’t match the official domain (e.g., support@secure-gmail.com instead of support@gmail.com).

Email addresses with random characters or numbers.

Urgent or Threatening Language:

Messages that claim immediate action is required (e.g., “Your account will be closed if you don’t respond within 24 hours”).

Threats about legal action or fines.

Unusual Attachments or Links:

Unexpected attachments, especially if they have unusual file extensions (e.g., .exe, .scr).

Links that don’t match the stated destination (hover over links to check).

Requests for Personal Information:

Emails asking for sensitive information like passwords, Social Security numbers, or bank details.

Forms embedded within emails asking for personal data.

Too Good to Be True Offers:

Promises of large sums of money, prizes, or offers that seem unrealistic.

Emails claiming you’ve won something you didn’t enter for.

Generic Greetings:

Lack of personalization (e.g., “Dear Customer” instead of your name).

Misspelled names or unusual salutations.

Mismatched Logos and Branding:

Poor quality or altered logos of reputable companies.

Inconsistent branding and formatting.

Unusual Sender Information:

Emails from someone you don’t know or an unusual sender name.

Email addresses that don’t match the sender’s name.

Spoofed Websites:

Websites that look similar to legitimate ones but have slight differences in URL or design.

Forms asking for login credentials on these spoofed sites.

Spelling and Grammar Errors:

Poorly written emails with spelling and grammatical mistakes.

Emails that don’t sound professional or have awkward phrasing.

Staying vigilant and cautious when encountering any of these signs can help protect you from malicious activity and phishing attempts.