Verizon Wireless Phishing Email Scams and How to Stay Safe

Phishing emails from Verizon Wireless are on the rise, and it's essential to know how to stay safe.

Verizon Wireless phishing emails often mimic official emails to trick victims into revealing sensitive information.

Be cautious of emails that ask for your password, account number, or other personal details.

These emails usually have a sense of urgency, such as "your account will be suspended if you don't take action now."

Legitimate Verizon Wireless emails will never ask you to click on suspicious links or download attachments.

If you're unsure about an email, contact Verizon Wireless directly to verify its authenticity.

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Be cautious of emails with suspicious sender names and email addresses, as noted by a new phishing campaign targeting Verizon customers. The sender's name doesn't match its email address, which is a red flag.

The emails often contain a link that redirects to a Google Sites page attempting to mimic an Office 365 sign-in page for Verizon. Don't click on the link, as it's likely a scam.

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If you receive an email from an unfamiliar sender, especially with a name like "[email protected]", ignore it. The sender's email address may be hidden behind a private email address maker like 33mail.com.

Here's what to look out for in suspicious emails:

If you're unsure about an email, don't open any attachments or click on links. Instead, try searching online for the company's official contact information or call them directly to verify the email's legitimacy.

If an email claims to be from Verizon Wireless, check the PROPERTIES to see the originating email address. If it's not a Verizon domain, it's likely a phishing attempt.

The email's language can be a red flag, such as "Thank you for reaching out today" which sounds overly formal and suspicious.

Verizon Wireless advises not replying to the email until they've investigated it, which is a good rule of thumb.

The email's request for account-specific details is a common tactic used by scammers to gather sensitive information.

If you're unsure about an email's legitimacy, forward it to phishing at verizon dot com or phishing at verizonwireless dot com.

You've probably received one of these emails before, but just in case you haven't, be aware that Verizon customers are being targeted by a phishing campaign.

The scammers are sending out emails that look legitimate at first glance, but they're using a private email address maker to hide the actual email address of the sender.

Here are some red flags to look out for:

The sender's name doesn't match its email address, which is the first sign that something fishy is probably going on. If you open the email, you'll see a message about an invoice with a weird link that appears to redirect to a Prezi presentation.

The scammers are trying to mimic an Office 365 sign-in page for Verizon, but it's not an especially convincing phishing scam.

In fact, one user received an email with a similar scam, but it was sent to the email address they use for a forum, not their actual MyVerizon account.

To avoid falling victim to these scams, don't click on any links or respond to the email. Instead, forward it to [email protected].

By not clicking the link or responding, you're taking away some of the scammers' satisfaction and purpose in doing this.

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