How-to guide

How to spot a phishing email

Phishing emails imitate trusted brands to steal your login or payment details. They're getting better — but the tells are still there if you look.

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Check before you click

Slow down and inspect these before doing anything the email asks:

  • Does the sender's address really match the brand, or is it a look-alike?
  • Hover over a link (don't click) — does it actually go where it claims?
  • "Verify your account" / "payment failed" urgency is a classic hook.
  • Generic greetings ("Dear customer") and small spelling errors.

What to do

Go to the company's site directly instead of clicking. When unsure, paste the email or a screenshot into Scam Doctor. Never enter your password on a page you reached from an email link.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check if an email is a scam?

Check the real sender address and link destinations, and paste the email into Scam Doctor for a verdict. Log in only by typing the site address yourself.

Is it dangerous to just open a phishing email?

Opening it is usually safe; the danger is clicking links, opening attachments, or entering details. Don't do those.

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