Watch out for hoaxes, phishing and scams.
Online hoaxes are getting more sophisticated, making it tough to know whether an email, SMS or website is real. It’s important you learn how to spot the fakes so you stay safer online.
Phishing emails.
The people behind phishing emails are experts in manipulation. Look out for:
- Generic greetings, like “Dear user”
- False links. Hover over a link or tap and hold it on a mobile device to see its destination
- Wrong, out of date or out of place logos or design
- Upsetting or urgent statements demanding you react immediately
- Bad spelling and grammar
- Requests for financial or personal information
Think you’ve received a phishing email? Forward it to phishing@paypal.com.au
