Arab police are highlighting warning signs of phishing scams after the city recovered $431,818.51 that was fraudulently diverted from a municipal project.
Police Chief Shane Washburn said one of the biggest indicators is urgency, where messages pressure recipients to act quickly.
“Anytime you get an email that’s flagged as urgent or seems to be rushed, if you need to make a decision very quickly that’s kind of a red flag there,” Washburn said…