MAILSOSpechoso

A resource for checking suspicious emails

MAILSOSpechoso is an online resource where users can check whether an email they received contains a suspicious link or attachment. It collects examples of fraudulent emails—including phishing, sextortion, and fake notices—so people can compare messages and recognize potential scams.

Checks and security guidance

• Review suspicious emails.
• Browse recent suspicious messages by category, including government agencies, banks, electric utilities, transportation companies, payment requests, and sextortion.
• Follow security recommendations: check the sender, do not open suspicious links or attachments, contact the organization if in doubt, and report the message to a public authority.
• Find information on reporting a data breach to Spain’s Data Protection Agency within a maximum of 72 hours.

Contact

The website provides a contact form for submitting examples or questions.