Something’s Phishy! Guarding Against Identity Theft Is a Must!

in Useful Tips by Michael Archbold On December 12, 2023 81 Views

Do you know how to tell if cybercriminals have gone “phishing” for your personal information? Learn to spot the red flags of a suspicious email so the identity thieves never get their big catch! Below are some tips for identifying fake emails so you can click with confidence and keep your personal information protected. Remember these best practices whenever you run through your inbox!

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A phishing email is a fake email designed to get the recipient to release sensitive personal information. So how can you tell when a cybercriminal has gone phishing?

Check out the red flags below.

Sample Email:

To: you@example.com From: orders@amazonn.com (Misspellings in the email address, subject line or body.)

Hi Jane,

Your Amazon account has been compromised. Please verify your bank information (The sender is asking you to do something they typically never request. Amazon does not ask for personal information via email.) and confirm your identity within 24 hours, or youraccount will be disabled. (A demand for immediate action “or else.”)

[Verify] atwww.orders.amazonn.com (An illegitimate link. Hover your cursor over a link to see if the URL is recognizable, but never click first. Instead, head to the service’s website and log into your account directly to check for notices.)

Thank you,

Amazon Support Team

Think Before You Click

Is this email expected? Does the content make sense? Can this email be verified through another platform?

If you do experience identity theft due to phishing, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). They have programs and services to help with recovery. Visit: https:// identitytheft.gov/databreach

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The consummate professional, Michael Archbold (Associate Broker, REALTOR, ePro) brings a diversified background to the world of real estate. Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Mike graduated Wayne High School in 1992. He received bachelors degrees in Accounting in 1997 from Indiana University and Information Technology in 2005 from Indiana Wesleyan University. Mike comes to RE/MAX with more than 20 years of experience in sales and accounting. He began his career in real estate in 2000 as an investor.