Phishing is a type of online scam where criminals impersonate legitimate organizations via email, text message, advertisement or other means in order to steal sensitive information. This is usually done by including a link that will appear to take you to the company’s website to fill in your information – but the website is a clever fake and the information you provide goes straight to the crooks behind the scam.
The term “phishing” is a spin on the word fishing, because criminals are dangling a fake “lure” (the legitimate-looking email, website or ad) hoping users will “bite” by providing the information the criminals have requested – such as credit card numbers, account numbers, passwords, usernames or other valuable information.
Steps to follow to avoid Phishing
Add to spam
In Gmail, open the suspicious email
- Click the three (3) dots on the email right top corner
- Select Report spam
Add to Phishing
In Gmail, open the suspicious email
- Click the three (3) dots on the email right top corner
- Select Report phishing
Submit a report
If you encounter a suspicious email, immediately send an email report to support@barryplant.com.au. Provide the needed details below.
- Screenshot of the Phishing email
- Email address of the sender
The Head Office System Administrator will blocked the email once the report is submitted.