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Phishing Emails Unveiled: Fake Unusual Login Activity Notice

This type of phishing email attempts to deceive recipients into believing that there has been suspicious or unauthorized login activity on their account. Its goal is to trick the recipient into taking immediate action, such as clicking on a malicious link or providing sensitive information, under the guise of securing their account.


Common Characteristics

1. Suspicious Sender Address

Always start by checking the sender email address. Scammers often use email addresses that mimic legitimate organizations but contain slight misspellings or variations. Be cautious of domain names that don't match the official website of the supposed sender.

Hover your mouse cursor over any buttons or links in the email to see the actual URL. If you see unfamiliar links that are long and complex, contain IP addresses instead of domain names, use HTTP instead of HTTPS, or contain misspelled domain names, avoid clicking on them.

3. Bad Grammar

Phishing emails often contain errors in language, grammar, or formatting. Poorly written emails with unusual phrasing or grammatical errors can be a red flag.


Useful Tips

✅ Do not click on any links in the email, especially if they claim to direct you to a login page or require urgent action. Instead, manually type the website's URL into your browser or use bookmarks you know are legitimate.

✅ If you receive an email about unusual login activity, don't reply directly to the email. Instead, independently log in to your account through the official website or app to review your account activity.

faq/security/phishing_mail_samples/fake_unusual_login_activity_notice.txt · Last modified: 2023/09/07 11:33 by vikki