Identify the story patterns phishing messages use so you judge the request, not the brand styling.
A phish is usually a story with a deadline, not a technical puzzle. When the FTC describes common phishing tactics, the pattern is consistent: the message claims there was suspicious activity, a payment problem, an unrecognized invoice, a refund, or a free offer. Those details differ, but the structure is the same. The attacker wants to move you from surprise to compliance before you switch into process mode. What the attacker is really doing They are borrowing trust from a brand or coworker, then adding urgency so you stop checking whether the request belongs in a normal workflow. The moment…
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