Beware of Fake DocuSign Emails: Protecting Yourself from Phishing Attacks

At Extec Business Solutions, we’ve seen a recent surge in phishing emails targeting businesses and individuals by pretending to be from DocuSign. These fraudulent messages often appear to come from law firms whose email systems have been compromised. Their goal is simple: to trick you into clicking malicious links or giving away sensitive information.

Because DocuSign is a trusted tool for signing documents electronically, attackers know that many people won’t think twice before opening these emails. That’s why it’s important to stay alert and know how to recognize the red flags.

How to Spot a Fake DocuSign Email:

• Check the sender’s address: Fraudulent emails often come from strange domains or misspelled versions of legitimate addresses.

• Look closely at the content: If the message pressures you to act urgently, contains typos, or feels “off,” proceed with caution.

• Hover over links before clicking: If the link doesn’t lead to an official DocuSign domain (docusign.net or docusign.com), don’t click it.

• Unexpected attachments: DocuSign emails rarely include attachments; they direct you to the secure platform instead.

  
  

Most importantly: Never provide your email address and password in response to an email. Legitimate services like DocuSign will never ask for this information via email.

If you receive a suspicious message, do not click any links. Instead, log in to DocuSign directly through their official website or contact your IT team for verification.

At Extec Business Solutions, we help businesses stay protected from cyber threats like these every day. If you’re concerned about phishing attacks or want to strengthen your company’s defenses, reach out to our team—we’re here to help.