10 Ways to Avoid Phishing Scams
Instructional Designer: Sherrella Rollins
Date: | 01/20/2023 |
Video Script: (2:30 Min) Approximately | Narrator Music: Vibrant music in background |
Video: Animated key lock Pans to a person typing at a computer. | We all have spam filters and antivirus software installed, but sitting at the end of technology there is one last line of defense. You. These 10 tips will help you make security awareness decisions for both emails and text messages, so that you can avoid being victimized by phishing scams. |
Video: 1. Pans from left to right to a different person typing at a computer. Graphics: Clock and brain | Slow down. Carefully read each message as it come in and think before you click. |
Video: 2. Zoomed in view of someone using a mouse to scroll. | Perform a mouseover on links to see what really lies beneath the URL. |
Video: Person hovering over web address. Graphics of computer and phishing symbol | By hovering, not clicking, the cursor over a hot link, a URL or email address, for example, you will see a pop-up of the actual website address. |
Date: | 01/20/2023 |
Video Script: (2:30 Min) | Narrator Music: Vibrant music in background |
Video: Person typing at computer. 3. Person scrolling through cell phone. Graphic: Clock ticking | Taking a few seconds for a mouseover is a superb method to detect phishing attacks. Beware of poor spelling and grammar, lots of capital letters, and too much punctuation. |
Video: Student working on a laptop computer. 4. Person closely typing at a desk. Graphics: Crossbones phishing symbol | They are a big red flag that the email, or SMS, is probably a phishing attack. Look out for generic greetings. Unlike legitimate entities that will address you by your full name or username, phishing emails usually opt for generic greetings, such as dear customer, or dear sir or madam. |
Video: 5 Person thinking while sitting looking at a computer | Verify the email address and company logos. Scammers can change one single letter in an email address or slightly change a logo to make the email seem real; which can be hard to notice if you aren’t paying close attention. |
Video: 6. Looking down at someone working on their laptop. Graphic: Magnifying glass | Remain skeptical. If an email says you have won an all-expenses-paid vacation or that an uncle you’ve never met wants to send you money, it is most likely a phishing attack. |
Date: | 01/20/2023 |
Video Script: (2:30 Min) Approximately | Narrator Music: Vibrant music in background |
Video: 7. Frustrated person (emotional) working at a laptop. Graphic: | Anything that is out of the ordinary should raise suspicion. Don’t let your emotions get the better of you. Phishing attacks often push a sense of urgency. Your account has been compromised, log in immediately. |
Video: Person working on laptop. Graphic: Think bubble with court scene in it. | Or use fear tactics to convince people to click. You’ve been summoned to appear in court. |
Video: 8 Close up of 1040 form Graphics: | Remember that government entities and tax collectors won’t email you asking for a payment. If you are ever unsure of something, go directly to the website and log in or call the number associated with your account. |
Video: Computer monitor with skull graphic on screen | Phishing emails often come with malware attached. Use extreme caution whenever you receive a random attachment. It’s generally best to avoid downloading any attachments unless you are 100% sure they’re trustworthy. |
Date: | 01/20/2023 |
Video Script: (2:30 Min) Approximately | Narrator Music: Vibrant music in background |
Video: 10 Person thinking and then typing a computer. | Never make assumptions. Even if an email appears to be from your boss, co-workers or family members, it could still be a scam. Any request for sensitive information or money should immediately raise your suspicions. |
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