Spotting phishing
Phishing is the most common way to steal login details. The message appears to come from a familiar company, but the link takes you to a fake website.
You will need
- Email and phone
- Knowing which services you actually use
Steps
Recognise the typical topics
Common topics include parcels, banks, the tax authority, streaming services and prizes.
Check the sender's address
Check the link
Pay attention to language and style
Do not open unexpected attachments
Go to the service yourself
If you clicked
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