Use this guide to determine if unwanted emails in your inbox are phishing attacks or spam.
What is it?
Unwanted advertisements for products or services
Includes links to websites offering products or services
Does not typically contain attachments
Wants your personal information: credit card number, password, bank account, etc.
Often targeted: Sent to a specific individual or group and contains relevant information.
Includes malicious links or attachments to fake websites, malware downloads, or documents.
May appear to be from a person or organization you know in order to gain your trust.
What should I do?
Should be reported using the Report Junk Button
Should be reported using the Report Phish Button
* Some spam emails (2.3%) are also phishing attacks.