At Storesund, we prioritize security and would like to share some useful tips to protect against online fraud. We have recently been made aware of a few instances where scammers have attempted to impersonate Storesund. In light of this, we want to inform you about how to recognize and avoid such attempts.
What is phishing?
Phishing is a form of online fraud where scammers try to obtain sensitive information by posing as a trustworthy source. This can occur via email, SMS, phone calls, or fake websites.
How to recognize phishing attempts
Unexpected communication: Be cautious of communications you’re not expecting, especially if they ask for sensitive information.
Urgent tone: Scammers often try to create a sense of urgency to make you act quickly without thinking.
Generic greetings: Legitimate businesses often use your name, while scammers tend to use generic greetings like “Dear Customer”.
Text errors: Look out for spelling mistakes and poor grammar, which are common in scam attempts.
Suspicious links: Hover over links to see the actual URL before clicking.
Storesund’s practices
We will never ask for sensitive information such as passwords, complete credit card numbers, or personal identification numbers via email or phone.
Our official email addresses always end with “@smarine.no”.
We never send emails with attachments you’re not expecting to receive.
What you can do
Be generally cautious with unexpected communications.
Double-check the sender’s address on emails.
Don’t click on links or open attachments from unknown senders.
If in doubt, contact us directly through our official channels.
Contact us
If you’re unsure about a communication that appears to be from Storesund, don’t hesitate to contact your regular Storesund representative or our main office. We’re here to help and answer any questions you may have.
We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a secure digital environment. By being vigilant and following these simple guidelines, we can together reduce the risk of online fraud.
