How to Spot a Phishing Email (Even as a Beginner)
It started with an email that looked just like the ones I get from my bank. Same logo. Same tone. Same "security alert" subject line. At first glance, nothing seemed off—until I noticed one tiny detail that saved me from giving away everything. I’d love to say I spotted the scam right away. But the truth is, I almost clicked the link. Almost typed in my username. Almost handed over my personal data to someone sitting behind a screen, pretending to help me. If you’ve ever opened an email and thought, “Is this legit?”—you’re not alone. Even tech-savvy people get fooled. But there are ways to protect yourself. And once you know what to look for, these scams become a lot easier to spot. Table of Contents Watch for urgent or threatening language Always check the sender’s email address Hover over links before clicking Spot grammar mistakes and odd tone Ask yourself: were you expecting this? Watch for urgent or threatening language...