Spot Phishing Emails Quiz 1 of 4
From: noreply@notification-wsd.gov
Subject: Update your account details by Oct 24th
Date: October 15, 2020
Hello,
This is an automated email from the Water Supplies Department requesting you to update your account information.
Update your account before the cut-off date of Oct 24th or we will suspend your service.
Nope! This is a phishing email.
Here are some warning signs to look out for.
(Although these warning signs are commonly found in phishing emails, they are by no means exhaustive.)
You Got it! This is a phishing email.
You might have spotted these warning signs.
(Although these warning signs are commonly found in phishing emails, they are by no means exhaustive.)
Warning signs
Sent from questionable email address
Warning signs
Generic salutation in the email
Warning signs
Create an emergency or urgent atmosphere
- Mousing over the button reveals that it actually links to questionable websites as shown
- Always stay vigilant when giving out personal / sensitive information on any website.
From: enq@tourismboard.com.hk
Subject: Welcome to HONG KONG - Lucky Draw
Dear Sir/Madam,
Welcome back to HONG KONG after COVID-19!!!
You have the chance of win prizes of up to $1,000,000 in the “Welcome to HONG KONG – Lucky Draw”!!!
To enter into the lucky draw, you are required to submit your information through the following URL: http://hk-tourismboard.com.hk/lucky-draw.php
Alternatively, you may also download the following form; and return the completed form to our office.
Note: If the information on the form is not complete, it is considered invalid.
Nope! This is a phishing email.
Here are some warning signs to look out for.
(Although these warning signs are commonly found in phishing emails, they are by no means exhaustive.)
You Got it! This is a phishing email.
You might have spotted these warning signs.
(Although these warning signs are commonly found in phishing emails, they are by no means exhaustive.)
Warning signs
Sent from questionable email address
Warning signs
Generic salutation in the email
Warning signs
An attractive award which may be too good to be true.
Warning signs
1. Check carefully if the URL is the official website of the organisation
2. Personal information should be submitted through a secure channel (e.g. HTTPS)
Warning signs
1.Always stay vigilant to click hyperlink or download attachment from the email
2.Always stay vigilant when giving out personal / sensitive information on any website
From: noreply@notification-paypal.com
Subject: Update you invalided credit car for PayPal
Dear Sir/Madam,
We noticed that your credit card is invalid now
Please update the expiration date and credit card security code (CSC) as soon as possible, and continue to use the card with PayPal.
https://www.notification-paypal.com/verify?=Ng676
If you have updated your PayPal account and entered new credit card information, you do not need to bother with this email.
Wish you all the best!
PayPal
Nope! This is a phishing email.
Here are some warning signs to look out for.
(Although these warning signs are commonly found in phishing emails, they are by no means exhaustive.)
You Got it! This is a phishing email.
You might have spotted these warning signs.
(Although these warning signs are commonly found in phishing emails, they are by no means exhaustive.)
Warning signs
Sent from questionable email address
Warning signs
Contain spelling mistakes / grammatical / semantic errors
Warning signs
Generic salutation in the email
Warning signs
Always stay vigilant when giving out personal / sensitive information on any website
Warning signs
Check carefully if hyperlink is the official website of service provider
From: ABC Mobile <noreply@abcmobile.com.hk>
To: Mr Chan Tai Man (Account No: 444444002419111)
Subject: ** ABC Mobile - Payment Advice **
Customer: Chan Tai Man
Thank you for choosing our service. Please settle the service fee at our customer service centres or any convenient stores.
If you have received this email in error, please notify us at 852-77889900; or you can contact us at https://www.abcmobile.com.hk.
This is a system generated message. Please do not reply to this email.
You Got it! This is a genuine email.
Here are some signs you might have noticed.
(Although these warning signs are commonly found in phishing emails, they are by no means exhaustive.)
Nope! This is a genuine email.
The email has signs that it is genuine.
(Although these warning signs are commonly found in phishing emails, they are by no means exhaustive.)
Warning signs
It is a good sign that the URL of the “Contact Us” Link matches with the sender address
Warning signs
Provide the specified user name and account no
Warning signs
It is a good sign the URL provided seemed to be the official website of the service provider
Warning signs
Do not request user information through email
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