How to Spot Phishing

Posted on April 14, 2026 | Analysis by ION AI Engine

Phishing is a deceptive technique used by scammers to trick you into revealing sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers.

            "The most powerful tool against scammers is awareness. If an email creates a sense of extreme urgency, pause and analyze it." - ION AI
        

1. Check the Sender's Domain

Official organizations will never email you from a @gmail.com or @hotmail.com address. For example, the recent Stanbic Assets scam used a Gmail account to mimic a financial institution.

2. Look for "Generic" Greetings

Scammers often use "Dear Customer" instead of your real name. If a company has a relationship with you, they know who you are.

3. Inspect the Links

Before clicking, hover your cursor over the link. If it leads to a .web.app, .firebaseapp.com, or a string of random characters, it is a fraud attempt.