Reporting phishing emails is a simple but effective way to protect yourself and your business from cybercrime. As scams become increasingly sophisticated, recognising and reporting suspicious emails is more important than ever.
What is phishing?
Phishing emails are designed to trick recipients into clicking malicious links, downloading attachments or sharing sensitive information, such as passwords and bank details. Businesses of all sizes can be targeted, potentially resulting in financial loss, data theft or system damage.
How to spot a phishing email
Common warning signs include:
Suspicious sender email addresses
Requests for personal or financial information
Spelling and grammatical errors
Generic greetings
Urgent demands or unexpected deadlines
Links that don’t match the sender’s website
How to report phishing emails
Forward suspicious emails to [email protected], where the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) can investigate. Scam text messages can also be forwarded to 7726.
Never click suspicious links or open unexpected attachments. If you accidentally do, notify your IT team immediately.
Reporting phishing helps protect your business and others from cybercrime.
For further guidance, visit the Cyber Resilience Centre.
Alternatively, contact Sutcliffe & Co on 01905 21681 to discuss protecting your business through Cyber Essentials Certification and cyber insurance.