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Account Violation Notice: A Phishing Email Sent from a Compromised Account
August 31, 2026
The email below was sent from a compromised, legitimate account to approximately 250 students and staff, with the subject line “Account Violation Notice.” While it may appear more trustworthy at first glance due to its internal origin, it exhibits several common phishing red flags. An analysis is provided below. Red Flags: 1. Alarming subject line: […]
Watch Out for This ‘Quishing’ Attempt Tied to 2026 Registration
August 21, 2026
The following email, disguised as a business two-factor authentication notice, exhibits several characteristic indicators of a phishing attempt commonly referred to as “quishing” (QR code phishing): Red Flags: 1. Impersonal greeting: The message opens with a vague “Hello” rather than addressing the recipient by name. This is unusual for real account-specific security notice. 2. False […]
A phone call from CMS or DEA
August 14, 2026
This is a phone scam. If you received a phone call from someone claiming to be a federal official (like the DEA or CMS) asking for controlled substance data, provider numbers, or money, it is a scam. Real federal agents never call to demand fines or collect sensitive data over the phone. Why You Got […]
How to Spot a Recruitment Phishing Scam: Career Health Notification
July 24, 2026
The following email, presented as a Career Health Notification, exemplifies several common characteristics of phishing attempts. A close examination of its structure and content reveals multiple indicators that distinguish it from legitimate correspondence. Too Good To Be True Offer. $600/week, remote work, a laptop, and tuition reimbursement for a no-experience position is unrealistic. Scammers exploit […]
Spotting a Phishing Scam: Fake Geek Squad Receipt
July 13, 2026
The following email, presented as a Geek Squad order confirmation, exemplifies several common characteristics of phishing attempts. A close examination of its structure and content reveals multiple indicators that distinguish it from legitimate correspondence. 1. Suspicious sender address. Rather than coming from an official company domain, the email was sent from a generic Outlook address. […]
Amazing Part-Time Job Offer Mystery Shopping
June 25, 2026
This email raises immediate red flags for a phishing attempt due to an unrealistic pay offer, poor grammar, zero personalization, and a hidden suspicious link. Too Good To Be True Offer: $600/week for taking surveys is unrealistically high for minimal work. Vague and Unprofessional: There is no company name, no sender identity, no contact information. […]
Free Conference – Meeting Invitation: Your PayPal account has been charged 499.99 dollar today
June 18, 2026
This message exhibits several classic phishing warning signs. The sender’s name, “Jdvdksv Idvdsig,” is a random string of characters with no connection to any legitimate organization, which is a red flag. The language throughout is poor and unnatural, including grammatical errors like “charged 499.99 dollar today,” which no reputable company would send in an official […]
Generous Opportunity
June 12, 2026
This type of phishing email is designed to get you to send the scammers money for “shipping costs,” or to get your payment information, also under the disguise of “shipping costs.” Emotional Manipulation: The story of a grieving widow donating her late husband’s belongings is a classic sympathy tactic designed to lower your guard and […]
AAA Teacher Discount
May 11, 2026
This company is heavily criticized by researchers for aggressive marketing, deceptive “name mention” notifications, and predatory subscription practices. Many users describe it as spam, noting high costs, difficult cancellations, and misleading claims of citations to entice users into paying for Premium services. The generic greeting is a red flag and hovering over the link shows […]
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March 5, 2026
The real danger with this Phishing email is that a number of people might email the person back because they figure there is no harm and, if 18 Million dollars is at stake, it could be worth it. Replying to a phishing email confirms your email address is active, making you a target for more […]