As the holidays approach, it's a good time to prepare for potential Phishing Scams. We will all most likely see an increase in emails around the holiday season, such as holiday promotions or shipping details. It will be much easier to get distracted when sorting through the increased email, making the recipient vulnerable to a phishing scam.

For more tips and information on phishing scams in general, see the EIT article on phishing: Some Tips on Identifying and Avoiding Phishing Scams

When in doubt, contact the EIT HelpDesk and we can assist in determining the legitimacy of an email.