What phishing is
Phishing is a scam where criminals pretend to be a trusted company, bank, delivery service, social network or public body in order to obtain sensitive information.
They often try to steal:
- passwords
- banking details
- verification codes
- account access
- personal data
How phishing works
A common sequence looks like this:
- you receive a message that appears legitimate
- the message creates urgency, fear or curiosity
- it asks you to click a link or open an attachment
- you land on a fake page or submit data directly
- attackers use that information to access accounts or steal money
Warning signs
- suspicious or slightly altered domain
- urgent tone
- requests for passwords or codes
- fake account lock or payment warning
- strange spelling or translation
- links that do not match the official brand
How to avoid it
- do not click suspicious links
- type the official address yourself
- enable two-factor authentication
- verify the full domain carefully
- never share login codes casually
- confirm important alerts through official channels
If you already clicked
- change passwords immediately
- protect the affected accounts
- contact your bank if financial details were exposed
- keep screenshots and evidence
- check recent activity
- use official reporting and help channels