Tips to Avoid Being Phished

Email is a great communication tool but is often used to trick unsuspecting users into sharing their personal information.

Here are some steps to avoid phishing:

• You can open an email safely but *clicking a link* can be unsafe.
• Hover over a link to see where it sends you before you click. *Try it* *here*.
• Slow down and read the details. Phishing emails will try to excite/scare you into action.
• Scams can come from many countries, often times where english is a second language. Look for misspellings, poor grammar, and poorly formed sentences.
• Look at the sender’s email address. If it is spelled wrong or looks off, it probably isn’t legitimate.
• If you have any questions, the tech department is happy to help. Ext *4357* (HELP) or andyg@provo.edu

Stay Safe,

Tech Support