Phishing scams, or emails pretending to be reputable companies like SRT, are making the rounds again. Some of these scams claim there is an upgrade for SRT or SRT webmail, which is not true. As a general reminder, the best rule of thumb is to never click on suspicious emails, watch for misspellings since that is usually a key indicator of spam, and always call SRT directly when questioning if an email is legitimate.
Before you click, check for these 4 Red Flags:1. The Sender: Does the email address look suspicious or unusual? Check for strange domains (e.g., urgent@SRTalertaccount.net).
2. High Pressure: Does it say, “Urgent Action Required” or “Account Suspended”? Phishing scams use urgent and often threatening language to make customers panic and click.
3. Generic Greetings: Beware of greetings like, “Dear Valued Customer,” or “Dear Sir or Madam.”
4. The “Hover” Test: Hover your mouse over any link, but don’t actually click on it. If the URL looks like a jumbled mess or doesn’t match the company’s legitimate website, delete the email.
When in doubt, contact SRT directly at 701.858.1200 instead of clicking any links. Follow our Facebook page for more cybersecurity tips shared each month.
