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Microsoft Phishing Scam Alert – Spot the Fake Domain | Cyberhaven Technologies

⚠ PHISHING ALERT: Spot The Fake Domain

Learn how scammers trick you with lookalike domains

✓ Legitimate
✓

REAL Microsoft Email

noreply@microsoft.com
This is SAFE: The domain contains the real letter “m” and is the genuine Microsoft domain. Always verify the actual email address, not just the display name.
✗ FAKE / SCAM
✗

FAKE Phishing Email

noreply@rnicrosoft.com
This is DANGEROUS: The scammers used “rn” (the letters R and N) instead of “m” to make it look like “microsoft.com”. This is a common phishing trick targeting seniors and vulnerable users.

🔍 The Trick Revealed: “rn” vs “m”

When typed in lowercase and placed together, the letters “r” and “n” can look almost identical to the letter “m” at first glance.

REAL LETTER
m
Single letter “m”
✓ Legitimate
VS
FAKE TRICK
rn
Two letters “r” + “n”
✗ Scam Technique

Side-by-Side Comparison:

microsoft
✓ Real (with “m”)
rnicrosoft
✗ Fake (with “rn”)

🛡️ How To Protect Yourself

  • 1
    Always check the FULL email address – Don’t trust just the display name “Microsoft”. Click on the sender to see the actual email address.
  • 2
    Look carefully at the domain – Scammers use tricks like “rn” instead of “m”, adding extra letters, or using different domains entirely.
  • 3
    Never click links in suspicious emails – If you receive a password reset email you didn’t request, go directly to microsoft.com by typing it yourself.
  • 4
    Hover before you click – On a computer, hover your mouse over any link to see where it really goes before clicking.
  • 5
    When in doubt, ask for help – Contact a family member, friend, or IT professional before responding to any urgent security email.
  • 6
    Enable two-factor authentication – This adds an extra layer of protection even if scammers get your password.

🚨 Concerned About Your Online Security?

Our cybersecurity experts at Cyberhaven Technologies can help protect you and your family from phishing scams and cyber threats.

📞 Call Us: (03) 6164 8899

Available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM AEST

Our Services

  • 🔒 Cybersecurity Assessments
  • 👴 Senior Cyber Safety Training
  • 🚨 Incident Response & Recovery
  • 🛡️ Email Security Solutions
  • 📚 Cybersecurity Awareness Programs
  • 💼 Business Security Consulting

📍 Contact Information

Cyberhaven Technologies

Address:
Level 1, 153 Macquarie Street
Hobart, TAS 7000
Tasmania, Australia

Phone: (03) 6164 8899
Email: info@cyberhaven.com.au
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ABN: 31 669 458 986

⚠️ Remember: Legitimate Companies Never Pressure You

Microsoft will never ask for your password via email. If you’re unsure about any email, contact Cyberhaven Technologies or go directly to the official website by typing it yourself – don’t use links from suspicious emails.

Report Phishing: phish@office365.microsoft.com | Report Scams: scamwatch.gov.au | Cyber Security: cyber.gov.au

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This educational material is provided by Cyberhaven Technologies to raise awareness about cybersecurity threats affecting Tasmanians, particularly seniors and vulnerable community members.

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