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From <plusnet@comm.plus.net>
Subject Keeping your Plusnet account secure
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To XXXXXXX ( my name )
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Hello,
At Plusnet we take the security of our customers very seriously and we want to make sure you are aware of how to protect yourself from potential 'phishing' scams.
What is phishing?
Phishing is a technique used by cyber criminals to coerce customers into disclosing sensitive information such as passwords. Phishing is an email or website that poses as a company or brand you recognise. Phishing emails are becoming more and more convincing, so you need to be wary every time you open an email with links, attachments or requests for personal information. These are some of the tell-tale signs to look out for:
- Asking for personal information - sending a link and asking for you to input your full password.
- Asking you to click on a link - emails that require you to click on a link should be approached with caution. Hover over the hyperlink to reveal the URL to ensure that it is legitimate. If in doubt, contact the company or sender direct.
- Prizes and offers - if it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Phishing emails promise everything from free mobile phones and expensive gadgets to large cash sums.
- Spelling mistakes - spelling or grammatical errors should ring alarm bells straight away. But remember that some of the more sophisticated scams won’t have these oversights.
- Deadlines - some scams work by creating a sense of urgency, threatening the closure of an account or suspension of membership.
- Unusual attachments - if there is an attachment that you didn't expect, it could be a sign that it’s a phishing email. Do not open any attachments unless you know the sender and are expecting to see one.
What should I do?
By checking the sender's email address, you should be able to tell whether it is real. If you are still unsure, do not open or click on anything. If you are worried that you have clicked on a phishing link, the best advice is to change your Plusnet password. You can do this by visiting the Plusnet website and following these steps:
- Click on the 'my account' tab at the top of the Plusnet home page and choose the Broadband option
- Login in to Member Centre using your username
- Click on the 'Manage Account' option at the top
- Click on 'Account Details'
- Choose the 'change password' option to reset your password
If you would like any more information, we have a helpful guide to staying safe online on the help and support section on the Plusnet website. |
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Best Wishes,
The Plusnet Team |
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This email has been sent because it contains important information about your service from Plusnet. Please don’t reply to this email as it is from an unmonitored address.
Email ref: PHEM01 |
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Plusnet plc
Registered Office Address: The Balance, 2 Pinfold Street, Sheffield, S1 2GU
Registered in England, No: 3279013 |
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