There are several red flags for recognizing social engineering attacks. Here are a few:
They typically have a sense of urgency or try to instill some kind of strong emotion.
They pressure the reader to take action immediately, in the hopes the victim acts before they’ve had time to think.
They might pretend to be technical support or customer service, contacting you via calls or emails you didn’t request.
For a deep dive, read our full article on how to protect yourself from social engineering attacks.