Banking phishing emails often include links that redirect to a fake website, where they request your financial and personal information.
What are the warning signs?
Fraudulent banking websites are almost identical to their legitimate counterparts. These websites often feature a pop-up window that will ask for your banking details. Legitimate banks do not use them.
These websites typically display:
- Urgency: You will not find such messages on legitimate websites.
- Poor design: Be wary of websites with design flaws or spelling and grammar errors.
- Pop-up windows: These are used to collect sensitive information about you. Do not click or provide personal data in such windows.
What Can You Do?
- Never click on links in emails that redirect you to your bank’s website.
- Always manually type the link or use a link saved in your “favorites” list.
- Use a browser with pop-up blocking.
- If there is anything important that requires your attention, your bank will alert you when you access your online banking.
- When in doubt, call your bank.
Download the infographic with tips to avoid becoming a victim of this fraud.
