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title: Tips for Detecting a Phishing Email - Apex Computing
description: Protect against cyber-attacks through email with our guide on identifying phishing scams. Learn how to spot fraudulent emails posing as legitimate sources.
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# [Tips for Detecting a Phishing Email - Apex Computing](https://www.apexcomputing.co.uk/news/tips-for-detecting-a-phishing-email)

 Written by [Chris Gorman](https://www.apexcomputing.co.uk/news/author/chris-gorman) | Jul 23, 2020 11:00:00 PM

## 24 Jul Tips for Detecting a Phishing Email

Posted at 09:00h in [News](https://www.apexcomputing.co.uk/category/news/)  by [Charlotte](https://www.apexcomputing.co.uk/author/charlotte/)

Are you sure that email has come from who you think it has?

Many companies and individuals are targeted by cyber criminals through emails which are designed to look like they have come from a legitimate source. In these emails, the sender ask the recipients to click on a link which takes them to a page to confirm personal data, account information and quite often, bank details.

This technique is called phishing and hackers use this to con you or install malicious content onto your device.

If you are ever unsure of an email and find it suspicious, call the Service Desk and we will be able to help you.

 

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