Whether it’s fake emails from the Post Office saying your parcel couldn’t be delivered, or false reminders from the Police that you need to pay a fine, phishing is no longer just about emails from a rich Nigerian prince wanting to give you money. Nowadays, the names and logos of Luxembourgish companies and public bodies are also being used for this scam.
Phishing is a form of cyberattack in which criminals try to gain access to computers or mobile phones. Typically, they contact people via SMS or email. Several key indicators can help identify a phishing attempt: the message originates from an unfamiliar phone number or email address, creates a sense of immense urgency to react or pay, and almost always contains a suspicious link or attachment.
If you receive such an email or SMS, it is crucial not to act impulsively. Instead, you can check with the banks, institutions, or companies the message appears to be from to see if they did indeed send such a communication. When in doubt, the safest course of action is to delete the message immediately.
