Common Techniques Used in Email Spoofing:

• Unknown sender or unusual timing of the message

• Known sender, but unusual content of the message

• Hyperlinks: To check the authenticity of the link, hover your mouse on the link to show the actual HTTP// or HTTPS// address of the website.

• Email attachments: The email has an attachment that would need to be opened

• Attractive offers to lure you into clicking on a link

• Have generic information or use a generic greeting

• Need for urgent action through a link sent by email or message

• Create a sense of panic

• Poor spellings