THE SECOND SCAM OF THE SEASON
PROTECT YOUR DIGITAL LIFE™
Phishing remains one of the most common threats to consumers. During the holidays, inboxes are full of shipping updates, promotions and charity appeals. Scammers piggy-back on this noise, sending messages that trick you into revealing credentials or clicking links that install malware.
Warning signs
- Unexpected emails or texts claiming there’s a “problem with your shipment/account/payment”
- A link or attachment you weren’t anticipating
- The sender’s email address doesn’t look right (e.g., “@amazon-offers.com” instead of “@amazon.com”)
- Urgency: “Act now or your gift will be delayed”
How to stay safe
- Don’t click links or open attachments unless you have verified the sender independently
- When in doubt, go to the retailer’s website by typing their URL yourself rather than via the link
- Enable multifactor authentication (MFA) on your email and major accounts
- Regularly update the operating system and apps on your devices so malicious attachments have less chance of being effective should you click on them in error