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#  Phishing Attacks: Common Ones to Watch Out For 

## **Phishing Attacks: Common Ones to Watch Out For**

In 2017, **phishing attacks** [rose by 59%](https://www.itgovernance.eu/blog/en/phishing-attacks-increased-by-59-in-2017). As cybercriminals keep using more ingenious methods, it can be difficult to tell what’s real and what’s not. With the number of attacks rising every day, _you need to take precautions and use [phishing prevention](/content/phishing-prevention/) methods to better safeguard your credentials._

To help you out, here are some common **phishing attacks** to look out for whenever you’re on the internet.

![Brand Forger Targets 1](https://media.mailhop.org/phishprotection/images/2019/01/brand-forger-targets-1.png) 

### **Nigerian prince scams**

This is one of the original phishing scams and goes back decades. Although there are several variations on this scam, the main point is to trick people into paying advanced fees. The sender will claim to have a significant amount of cash tied up that only you can help with. If you help them out, they’ll split part of the money with you after they get access to it.

As you can guess, you’ll never see the money, and they’ll walk away with your bank account information.

MORE : [Example of Spear Phishing](/content/phishing-prevention/spear-phishing-examples/)

### **Deactivation scams**

Cybercriminals will scare you into taking action with deactivation scams. Usually, the emails say your account will be deactivated if you don’t log in within a certain time period.

In the moment, victims panic, click on the malicious link in the email then enter their login details on the spoofed site. Their credentials are then delivered straight to the scammers.

MORE : Learn About [Spear Phishing vs Phishing](/content/phishing-prevention/spear-phishing-vs-phishing/)

![Advanced Threat Defense Office 365 1](https://media.mailhop.org/phishprotection/images/2019/01/Advanced-Threat-Defense-office-365-1.png) ![Two Email Impersonation 1](https://media.mailhop.org/phishprotection/images/2019/01/two-email-impersonation-1.png) 

### **“Friend in need” scams**

This one also plays on a sense of urgency to get you to act. What the cybercriminals do is spoof your friend’s email address. They’ll claim to be your friend in a foreign country, stuck in horrible circumstances. Then, they’ll ask for money to alleviate the situation.

People don’t want to turn away friends in need, this phishing attack has a high success rate.

MORE : [Prevent Spear Phishing](/content/phishing-prevention/spear-phishing-prevention/)

### **Tech support scams**

In a [tech support scam](https://www.wkrn.com/special-reports/phishing-emails-tech-support-calls-continue-to-be-successful-scams/1268150355), the scammer will either call or email you,\_ saying there’s been a breach in your computer’s security\_. They will pose as IT and ask to install remote access software so they can help you out.

Once you’ve installed it, they’ll pretend to find problems that are only fixable with the software they have. Since you’ll have to pay for it, they’ll get your credit card information.

MORE : [How Does Phishing Work?](/content/phishing-prevention/what-is-phishing/)?

![Display Name Spoofing Protection 1](https://media.mailhop.org/phishprotection/images/2019/01/display-name-spoofing-protection-1.png) ![Spear Phishing Email 1](https://media.mailhop.org/phishprotection/images/2019/01/spear-phishing-email-1.png) 

### **Don’t fall for phishing attacks**

Although these are some of the more common [spear phishing attacks](/content/phishing-prevention/spear-phishing-attack/), there are plenty more lurking out there. Hence it is essential to know [how to protect from phishing](/content/phishing-prevention/how-to-protect-against-phishing/) as well as [how to identify a phishing email](/content/phishing-prevention/how-can-you-identify-a-phishing-email/). _Always be wary when you’re online_ and be sure to report and block anything that seems suspicious. Follow [phishing prevention best practices](/content/phishing-prevention/phishing-prevention-best-practices/) to keep your data safe.

MORE : [Difference Between Phishing and Spear Phishing](/content/phishing-prevention/difference-between-phishing-and-spear-phishing/)

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