Phishing scams: how to spot and report them — by National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC, UK)

A short 2022 post on basic cyber hygiene for people who think they are not targets: multifactor authentication, automatic updates, caution with unexpected links and long unique passwords from a password manager.

Outlines the typical red flags of fraud: impersonation of trusted organisations, claims you owe money or won a prize, pressure to act fast and unusual payment methods. It advises verifying through known contacts and talking to someone you trust.

An FTC guide to phishing emails and texts, their warning signs, ways to protect yourself, what to do if you were caught out and how to report it.