FREEBeginner · 3 minute read · Micro-lesson 2

Spotting phishing emails

Focus on the action requested, not only spelling or visual design. A familiar sender can be compromised, and a professional message can still ask you to bypass a sensible process.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Learning objectives

  • Verify important requests outside the message.
01

The useful habit

Focus on the action requested, not only spelling or visual design. A familiar sender can be compromised, and a professional message can still ask you to bypass a sensible process.

02

Apply it

A supplier requests a new bank destination. Verify with the contact details already in your records.

APPLIED EXAMPLE

Put it in context

A supplier requests a new bank destination. Verify with the contact details already in your records.

Illustrative scenario for learning, not a claim about a verified customer incident.

Common mistakes

  • Acting on urgency before verifying the request

Your practical checklist

Checklist ticks are temporary and are not recorded as account progress.

MINI RECAP

Verify important requests outside the message.

Put your understanding to the test.

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