đŁ Phishing Detection Practice
Read these messages like they came from your real inbox. Decide carefully.
Score: 0 / 10
MiniâLesson
- đ© Pressure, urgency, or threats
- đ© Requests for passwords or verification
- đ© Slightly incorrect sender domains
- â Legitimate messages explain context calmly
Scenarios
From: School IT Support <support@schoolâhelpdesk.com>
Subject: Action Required â Account Access
Hello,
We detected unusual login activity on your school account earlier today.
For your security, please verify your credentials as soon as possible to
prevent temporary account suspension.
If you do not respond within 30 minutes, your account may be restricted.
Thank you for your cooperation,
School IT Support Team
From: Ms. Reynolds <reynolds@school.edu>
Subject: Project Reminder
Hi everyone,
This is just a reminder that your final projects are due by the end of class
on Friday. Please reach out if you have any questions or need clarification.
Thanks,
Ms. Reynolds
From: Amazon Billing <billing@amaz0nâsecure.com>
Subject: Payment Issue Detected
Dear Customer,
We were unable to process your recent payment.
Please update your billing information to avoid service interruption.
Amazon Customer Support
Text Message:
"Your bank detected suspicious activity on your account. Please verify your
information immediately to prevent card suspension."
From: IT Department <it@school.edu>
Subject: Scheduled Maintenance Notice
This message is to inform you that scheduled maintenance will occur tonight.
No action is required. Systems may be briefly unavailable.
â IT Department
Text Message:
"Congratulations! Youâve been selected to receive a free gift card.
Claim now before the offer expires."
From: Google Security <noâreply@supportâgoogle.com>
Subject: New SignâIn Alert
We noticed a new signâin from an unfamiliar device.
Follow the link below to secure your Google account.
Text Message:
"Friend request waiting. Sign in to view details."
From: Office 365 Admin <o365@secureâoffice.com>
Subject: Mailbox Quota Exceeded
Your mailbox has exceeded its storage limit.
Click below to increase capacity.
From: District Tech Office <admin@districtâtech.org>
Subject: Device Policy Update
We have updated the districtâs device usage policy.
Please review it during your next login session.
Technology Services