Phishing masters the technique of enticing content and interactions. It can be difficult to tell whether a piece of content can be authentic or a possible security risk. Therefore, it’s important to verify the source and reach out to the individual to confirm the message is safe and secure. If for any reason it may seem a potential  threat flag it and report to:

Report suspicious emails and phishing attempts to Spam@TorranceCA.Gov

Know the Warnings of Red Flags

Potential red flags include unusual lay out, excessively explicit links and attachment requests that can potentially be phishing and should be handled with extreme caution.

Identify the Source

Sometimes phishing can be disguised as someone you may know, such as a friend, coworker, or relative to deceive you into thinking their harmful content is trustworthy. Don’t be misled by it. If you sense any warnings and are not comfortable with it confirm with the individual to affirm the material presented to you is reliable and true.

Be Aware of Phishing

When face-to –face gatherings are difficult connecting online with friends and relatives is a fun way to connect with our loved ones. Now more than ever it is important to be aware of phishing and this goes beyond traditional email or voice phishing. It is important to be aware of where we are posting any sensitive information online and where bad actors can gain this sensitive information.