Examples of phishing emails
Here are some examples of phishing emails:
Example 1: Fake Invoice Phishing Email
Subject: Urgent: Your Recent Order Invoice
Dear [Name],
We have received your recent order and are sending you this invoice for your review. Please find the details below:
- Order Number: #12345
- Total Amount: $100.00
- Payment Due Date: 14 days from today
To pay your invoice, please click on the link below:
[Insert suspicious link]
If you have any questions or concerns, please reply to this email.
Best regards, [Company Name]
Red Flags:
- Urgent tone
- Suspicious link
- Lack of personalization
Example 2: Password Reset Phishing Email
Subject: Reset Your Password
Dear [Name],
We have detected that your password has expired. To reset your password, please click on the link below:
[Insert suspicious link]
If you have any questions or concerns, please reply to this email.
Best regards, [Company Name]
Red Flags:
- Unsolicited password reset request
- Suspicious link
- Lack of personalization
Example 3: Fake Shipping Notification Phishing Email
Subject: Your Package Has Been Delayed
Dear [Name],
We regret to inform you that your package has been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. To track your package and receive updates, please click on the link below:
[Insert suspicious link]
If you have any questions or concerns, please reply to this email.
Best regards, [Company Name]
Red Flags:
- Unsolicited shipping notification
- Suspicious link
- Lack of personalization
Example 4: Fake Bank Statement Phishing Email
Subject: Your Recent Bank Statement
Dear [Name],
We have attached your recent bank statement for your review. Please find the details below:
- Account Balance: $1,000.00
- Recent Transactions: [Insert suspicious transactions]
To review your statement, please click on the link below:
[Insert suspicious link]
If you have any questions or concerns, please reply to this email.
Best regards, [Bank Name]
Red Flags:
- Unsolicited bank statement
- Suspicious link
- Lack of personalization
Example 5: Fake Job Offer Phishing Email
Subject: Job Offer: [Job Title]
Dear [Name],
We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected for the [Job Title] position at [Company Name]. To confirm your acceptance, please click on the link below:
[Insert suspicious link]
If you have any questions or concerns, please reply to this email.
Best regards, [Company Name]
Red Flags:
- Unsolicited job offer
- Suspicious link
- Lack of personalization
Example 6: Fake Tech Support Phishing Email
Subject: Urgent: Your Computer Needs Attention
Dear [Name],
We have detected that your computer is infected with a virus. To remove the virus and protect your data, please click on the link below:
[Insert suspicious link]
If you have any questions or concerns, please reply to this email.
Best regards, [Tech Support Company]
Red Flags:
- Unsolicited tech support request
- Suspicious link
- Lack of personalization
Remember to always be cautious when receiving unsolicited emails, and never click on suspicious links or provide personal information unless you are certain it is legitimate.