Identifying Phishing Scams To Protect Your Small Business

Phishing is a fraudulent activity used by cybercriminals to steal personal information, such as usernames or passwords. The rise of technology has led to an increase in phishing scams, and small businesses can be especially vulnerable to these attacks. In this guide, we will provide you with all you need to know about identifying phishing scams to protect your small business from online threats.
Know What a Phishing Scam Looks Like
Phishing scams can be difficult to recognize, but there are some common signs to look out for. First, be wary of any emails or messages that ask for personal information – especially from unknown senders. Scammers use emotional appeals or urgency to trick their victims into sharing sensitive information or clicking on a malicious link. Some messages may also contain poor spelling and grammar, or may request unusual actions like sending money or downloading software.
Look for Red Flags
Phishing scams can come in many forms, but there are some common elements to watch out for. For example, a phishing email may come from an unknown or suspicious sender, contain a mismatched URL or domain name, or ask for passwords or login credentials for a legitimate business or organization. In general, err on the side of caution if you are unsure about the authenticity of a message.
Practice Good Security Habits
Prevention is key when it comes to protecting your small business from phishing scams. Ensure that all of your software and operating systems are kept up-to-date, and consider using security software (like antivirus or anti-malware) to help identify and prevent potential threats. Additionally, use strong, unique passwords and multi-factor authentication where possible, and make sure your employees are aware of the importance of online security practices.
Be Prepared to Respond
Despite your best efforts, it is possible that your small business could still fall victim to a phishing scam. In such cases, it’s important to have a plan in place to respond to the breach. This may involve shutting down systems or accounts, notifying affected individuals or organizations, and seeking professional assistance where necessary.
Keep Learning
The online landscape is constantly changing, and phishing scams are evolving along with it. Stay up-to-date on current trends and best practices, and don’t hesitate to seek out resources (like webinars, online courses, or expert advice) to help you protect your business from online threats.
In conclusion, small businesses are at risk of falling victim to phishing scams and other online threats. By knowing how to pick out these fraudulent activities, you will be identifying phishing scams to protect your small business and your customers’ sensitive information. Remember to maintain good security habits and stay vigilant – with a little awareness and preparation, you can help your business stay safe online.
Want help with your social media? Trust the experts at 98 Buck Social to take your business to the next level!

Why Video Content is a Must for Your Business’s Social Media Strategy (And How to Get Started)
Google vs. Facebook Ads: Which Do I Need for My Business?
Why You Need Paid Advertising in 2025
10 Social Media Hooks to Grab Readers’ Attention
Have any questions?
We have answers.
Can you help me grow Instagram followers?
We partner with Socialboost to help build Instagram followers. Click the link below to enroll. Plans start at $59/mo.
What photos or videos do you use?
By default, we can use the photos you have on your website as well as utilizing the plethora of photos available to us within our royalty free library.
If you have photos or videos for us to use, depending on your subscription, we welcome you to upload them into a Google Drive folder and share that link with us!
Looking for custom videos? Some of our plans include videos or you can add them to any plan starting at $98/mo!
How do you mimic my branding colors and style?
As mentioned above, depending on your plan, we can use whatever you’d like to provide us! If not, we’ll resort to using your website or our royalty free library.
That being said, we can come up with custom graphics that suit your branding style as an add-on to your posting subscription.
$98/month for 3 custom graphics each week
$148/month for 5 custom graphics each week
Note: The cost of custom graphics is on top of your monthly subscription cost
What is content review & approval?
Content review and approval is where your social media content creator sends you a weeks worth of posts, prior to their designated publication time the following week.
This way, you will have the chance to give us feedback on each post in case you’d like us to make a minor edit.
Note: One round of editing per post permitted, depending on your plan.
What are the results I can expect from your posting services?
The idea behind consistent posting onto your social media pages is to keep them active with content that promotes your business solutions, educates your audience to showcase your expertise and to also keep things lighthearted, it’s social media after all!
There’s nothing worse for a business than to earn someone looking into what you do, only for them to see a barren social media page. To them, it may appear that you are out of business or potentially a scam.
We are often asked about growing followers and generating sales or leads. These are great goals to have but please understand that those goals are better obtained through paid advertising campaigns.
For more information on paid advertising, please visit our paid advertising services.
Do you use a posting scheduler and how do you get access to my business pages?
We are fortunate to be partnered with CloudCampaign.com to utilize their excellent scheduling platform.
By signing up for our content services, we will set you up with your own Cloud Campaign workspace depending on your plan.
During onboarding we request admin access to your social accounts using a secure platform. This allows us to manage the occasional disconnect when the platforms push out updates.
Furthermore, with your own workspace you are welcome to view and edit content at your leisure!
Why do my posts say “Posted by Cloud Campaign”
We use Cloud Campaign, which is a 3rd party app, to scale social media management and posting. When a post says “Posted by Cloud Campaign”, it is only the admins of your company page that can see this and not your followers.