“It’s easier to fool people than to convince them they’ve been fooled.”
The internet’s a mighty fine invention — like a River of information. But just that old river is full con men, the digital frontier has phishers: folks trying to trick you out of your gold, your passwords, or your peace of mind.
To help you steer clear of their nets, here’s a roundup of the most common phishing schemes floating around inboxes:
🕵️♂️ 20 Phishing Tricks You Should Know
- CEO Impersonation (Business Email Compromise)
- Lookalike Domains (e.g.,
micr0soft.com) - Fake DocuSign/Dropbox Links
- “You’ve Won!” Prize Scams
- Fake MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) Prompts
- Tech Support Scams
- Urgent Password Expiration Notices
- Quarter-End / Tax Season Traps
- HR Survey or Policy Update
- Social Engineering via LinkedIn
- QR Code Scams
- Invoice/Payment Request Scams
- “Shared Google Doc” Attacks
- Holiday or Event-Themed Phishing
- Security Update Required
- Fake Internal Feedback Form
- Spoofed Calendar Invites
- Compromised Account Alerts
- Subscription Renewal Scams
- Missed Delivery Notices
“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its boots.” – Mark Twain
So keep your wits about you and your mouse cursor far from any suspicious links. If something smells fishy, holler at IT.
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