πŸ” Top 10 Phishing Email Examples & Red Flags

1. Fake Account Verification (Microsoft)

From: support@micros0ft-online.com

To: user@example.com

Date: Wed, 19 June 2024 09:14:35 +0000

Subject: Urgent Action Required – Verify Your Microsoft Account


We detected unusual activity in your Microsoft account.

Please verify your identity at https://microsoft-support-verify.com/login.

Failure to do so will result in permanent account lock.

Main Objective: Steal Microsoft credentials

2. Password Expiry Phishing (Office 365)

From: admin@offiice365-support.com

To: user@example.com

Date: Wed, 19 June 2024 10:30:22 +0000

Subject: Your Office 365 Password Will Expire in 24 Hours


Your password is about to expire.

Please click below to retain access: https://365security-update.com

If not updated, your account will be locked.

Main Objective: Harvest Office 365 login credentials

3. Fake Amazon Order Confirmation

From: order-confirm@amaz0n-support.com

To: user@example.com

Date: Wed, 19 June 2024 11:12:17 +0000

Subject: Your Amazon Order Has Been Placed (#00927)


Thank you for your order of β‚Ή48,899.00 for the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

If this order was not made by you, Cancel My Order Now

Main Objective: Trick user into clicking a fake Amazon link

4. Netflix Account Suspension

From: service@netfliixbilling.com

To: user@example.com

Date: Wed, 19 June 2024 13:18:42 +0000

Subject: Payment Failed – Update Your Netflix Info


We were unable to process your last payment.

Please update your billing information to continue enjoying your service.

Link: Update Payment Info

Your service will be suspended in 24 hours.

Main Objective: Steal Netflix login/payment info

5. Bank Account Alert (SBI)

From: sbi-support@secure-sbi.in

To: user@example.com

Date: Wed, 19 June 2024 14:02:07 +0000

Subject: Urgent: Your SBI Account Has Been Restricted


Dear Customer, suspicious login detected on your SBI account.

Verify immediately to prevent account closure: https://sbi-verification-alert.in

Main Objective: Capture sensitive banking credentials

6. Google Drive Sharing Scam

From: noreply@googledriveshare.com

To: user@example.com

Date: Thu, 20 June 2024 08:15:00 +0000

Subject: Document Shared With You


A document has been shared with you via Google Drive.

View Document

Note: File may be deleted in 24 hours.

Main Objective: Trick user into logging into fake Google page

7. Income Tax Refund Scam

From: refund@incometax-dept.org

To: user@example.com

Date: Thu, 20 June 2024 09:32:10 +0000

Subject: Income Tax Refund Available – Act Now


You are eligible for a β‚Ή12,370 refund.

Submit your details to receive it within 3-5 days.

Main Objective: Steal personal/banking info

8. WhatsApp Backup Phishing

From: backup-notify@whatsappsecure.com

To: user@example.com

Date: Thu, 20 June 2024 10:45:25 +0000

Subject: WhatsApp Chat Backup Expiring Soon


Your WhatsApp backup will expire in 48 hours.

Click here to extend your backup.

Main Objective: Access WhatsApp/cloud account

9. Lottery/Prize Scam

From: lottery@intl-luckydraw.com

To: user@example.com

Date: Thu, 20 June 2024 11:20:00 +0000

Subject: Congratulations! You Won β‚Ή10 Lakh


You have won β‚Ή10,00,000 in our monthly draw.

Send your name, address, and phone number to claim.

Main Objective: Collect personal data or request payment

10. Employment Scam

From: hr@careerfastjobportal.com

To: user@example.com

Date: Thu, 20 June 2024 12:00:44 +0000

Subject: Job Opportunity – Work from Home


We're hiring! Earn β‚Ή50,000 per week from home.

Click to apply: https://instant-hire-career.com

Main Objective: Collect personal info or scam with fake fees