{"id":9808,"date":"2025-08-11T16:28:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T14:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deaf24.com\/phishing-erkennen-und-vermeiden-so-schutzt-ihr-euch-vor-betrug\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T18:01:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:01:27","slug":"recognizing-and-avoiding-phishing-how-to-protect-yourself-from-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deaf24.com\/en\/recognizing-and-avoiding-phishing-how-to-protect-yourself-from-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognizing and Avoiding Phishing \u2013 How to Protect Yourself from Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Phishing is one of the most common scams on the internet. Criminals try to steal personal data such as passwords, bank information, or credit card numbers. They often disguise their messages so skillfully that they look like genuine emails or text messages from well-known companies \u2013 for example, from Sparkasse, ADAC, Amazon, or Booking.com. For many people, especially if you don\u2019t work with computers every day, it can be hard to tell whether a message is real or fake. In this article, you will learn step by step how phishing works, how to recognize it, and how to protect yourself against it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Phishing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The word <em>phishing<\/em> comes from English and sounds similar to \u201cfishing.\u201d In phishing, scammers \u201cfish\u201d for your personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They send fake emails, text messages, or messages via WhatsApp or other messengers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They often pretend to be from a well-known company or bank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The goal: They want you to click a link and enter your information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The scammers are very clever: logos, colors, and text often look exactly like those of the real companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Examples of Phishing Messages<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many phishing messages pretend to come from well-known companies or organizations, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sparkasse, Raiffeisenbank or other banks<\/strong>: \u201cYour account has been blocked. Please confirm your details to unlock it.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Amazon<\/strong>: \u201cYour account will be deleted if you do not confirm your payment details immediately.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Booking.com or travel providers<\/strong>: \u201cThere was a problem with your booking. Please log in to confirm your payment.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ADAC<\/strong>: \u201cYou have an outstanding invoice. Click here to pay.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Telekom or other telephone providers<\/strong>: \u201cYour last bill could not be processed.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Important: These messages often sound urgent and put you under pressure. This is on purpose \u2013 scammers want you to act quickly without thinking too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Phishing Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fake message<\/strong> \u2013 You receive an email, text message, or chat message with an urgent warning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fake link<\/strong> \u2013 The message contains a link that supposedly leads to an official website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fake website<\/strong> \u2013 If you click the link, you open a page that looks real but was created by scammers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entering data<\/strong> \u2013 If you enter your login details there, they go directly to the criminals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Misuse<\/strong> \u2013 With your data, scammers can withdraw money, make purchases, or take over your account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Recognize Phishing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check the sender<\/strong>: Is the email address really from the company? Often, there are small spelling errors, e.g., <code>sparkasse-kundenservice@abc.ru<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the link<\/strong>: Hover your mouse over the link (without clicking). At the bottom of your browser, you\u2019ll see the real address. If it looks strange or unfamiliar, don\u2019t click!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Urgency<\/strong>: Real companies rarely create such extreme time pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spelling and grammar<\/strong>: Many phishing emails contain mistakes or awkward wording.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unusual greeting<\/strong>: If it just says \u201cDear customer\u201d instead of your name, this can be suspicious.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You Should Never Do<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Never enter <strong>usernames<\/strong> or <strong>passwords<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never enter <strong>credit card or bank account details<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never open <strong>files<\/strong> from unknown emails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never click on <strong>suspicious links<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Protect Yourself from Phishing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use two-factor authentication<\/strong><br>Many services offer an additional login code sent via SMS or app. This makes it harder for scammers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use official apps and websites<\/strong><br>Only log in via the company\u2019s official website or app, not via links in emails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Install up-to-date security software<\/strong><br>Antivirus programs can block many phishing sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change passwords regularly<\/strong><br>It\u2019s best to use a strong, unique password for each service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be suspicious of unusual messages<\/strong><br>Call the company directly before clicking anything.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Do If You Fall for Phishing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Change your password immediately<\/strong> \u2013 everywhere you used the same login details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact your bank or credit card provider<\/strong> \u2013 to block or stop payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scan your device for viruses<\/strong> \u2013 using up-to-date security software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inform the police<\/strong> \u2013 you can file a report.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phishing is dangerous because it often looks convincingly real. Scammers rely on fear, pressure, and confusion. If you know the typical warning signs, you can protect yourself. Never click on links in emails or text messages without thinking \u2013 and only enter confidential information on secure, official websites. It\u2019s always better to be suspicious and double-check than to become a victim of fraud. Caution is the best protection!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Bild von Kris auf Pixabay<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Phishing is one of the most common scams on the internet. 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