Here are some of the most common types of phishing scams:

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• Emails that promise a reward, such as “Click this link to get your tax refund!”

• A document that appears to come from a friend, bank, or other reputable organization. The message is something like “Your document is hosted by an online storage provider and you need to enter your email address and password to open it.” 

• An invoice from an online retailer or supplier for a purchase or order that you did not make. The attachment appears to be a protected or locked document, and you need to enter your email address and password to open it. 

• If you think someone has accessed your DepEd Email account, or you received a confirmation email for a password change you didn’t authorize, DO NOT OPEN IT OR READ IT. You may seek advice from the Division ICTU in person, file an online ticket or seek help from PNP Anti-cybercrime unit if its out of control.