Hover your mouse over a link but do not click it to see where it’s leading. The destination will appear in the bottom left corner of your browser, allowing you to determine the legitimacy of the link.
On mobile, tap and hold on the link to preview.
Check if the domain matches the content of the message
If the domain of the link does not match the official domain of the company, it is a fraudulent link. An example of this would be receiving an email claiming to be from your bank, and the given link is ‘freemoney.co’
Watch out for spoofed domains
Watch out for misspellings or extra periods within a link, as those will direct you to a fraudulent site. Examples of this would be ‘www.anazon.com’ or ‘www.wus.tl.edu’. These differences can be difficult to spot, so be sure to examine links closely.
Use a hyperlink extender for shortened links
Hyperlink extenders allow you to paste a link and see where it leads. Use a hyperlink extender either through a browser extension or on a website.
Verify the sender’s email address
In Outlook for mobile, the email address is not displayed by default. You can verify the sender’s email address by first opening the email and then tapping on the displayed name.
