Spot Phish and Protect Yourself

October 17th, 2023

Spot PHISH and protect yourself from scams

Ever get an email and think there was something “phishy” about it?

In a phishing scam, fraudsters try to trick you by sending emails that look like they’re from a legitimate business.  Get to know the warning signs to avoid being reeled in. Phishing emails typically use a made-up scenario to get you to provide your personal or banking details or click on a malicious link.

Spot the scam by looking for these signs:

• The email claims to be from MPP Solar (or other entities that appear to be legitimate business, e.g. DHL/FedEx) and asks for personal information, bank account numbers, or passwords.
• The email is sent from a fraudulent email address (e.g., info@mppsolar.net, sales@mpp-solar.com).
• There’s a sense of urgency. The email might claim that there’s unusual activity on your account and you need to secure it immediately.
• A link directs you to a fake website or log-on page where you’re prompted to enter your details. (Tip: If the web address is wrong or your browser warns you the site is unsafe, that’s a red flag.)
• There are spelling and grammar mistakes in the email, or design flaws like a distorted logo.
• The email claims to be sent from your own email address, with lengthy explanation on how you have engaged in some illicit activity and threatens exposure if you do not comply with payment. The scammer will likely request you to pay in cryptocurrencies.

Protect yourself with these tips:

1. Never reply to emails asking for your log-on credentials, financial information, or other personal details.
2. Be suspicious of urgent requests and emails that take you to unsecure websites prompting you to log on or enter personal information.
3. Avoid clicking links or attachments from unknown senders, as they could spread malware or viruses to your device.
4. Delete messages from email addresses you don’t recognize or—better yet—send them to your junk folder.

If you ever receive a suspicious email that claims to be from MPP Solar, please report it to us.

Thank you for your attention.