How to Spot a Phishing Email
Phishing emails try to trick you into clicking links, opening attachments, or sharing passwords. Here's how to identify them.
Red Flags
- Urgent language — "Act now!", "Your account will be suspended"
- Suspicious sender — hover over the From address — does it match the company?
- Generic greeting — "Dear User" instead of your name
- Spelling/grammar errors — legitimate companies proofread
- Unexpected attachments — especially .zip, .exe, or .html files
- Mismatched links — hover over links to see where they really go
What to Do
- Don't click any links or open attachments
- Report it — use the Phish Alert Report button in Outlook (top right)
- Or email us — forward the suspicious email to help@audian.com
- Delete it after reporting
When in Doubt
If you're unsure, don't risk it. Contact Audian IT and we'll verify the email for you. It's always better to ask than to click.
