Scam Emails Impersonating Radar Hill Web Design
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Over the past few days, several Radar Hill clients have contacted us regarding suspicious emails claiming to be from Radar Hill Web Design and Roger Whitson.
First and foremost:
Radar Hill systems have not been compromised.
The emails appear to be part of an impersonation campaign in which a third party is sending messages from a fake Gmail account while pretending to represent our company.
What the Scam Looks Like
The fraudulent messages commonly:
- Claim your WordPress website is out of date
- Claim your domain renewal is urgent
- Suggest required plugins must be installed immediately
- Warn that your website may be "flagged" or "shut down"
- Promote SEO services or website maintenance
A recent example used the email address:
roger.radarhillwebdeisgn@gmail.com
Notice the misspelling:
webdeisgn
@gmail emails:
not used by Radar Hill
The sender also copied Radar Hill branding, website links, and company information in an attempt to appear legitimate.
Five Easy Ways to Spot a Fake
1. Check the Email Address
Radar Hill communicates from:
@radarhill.com
If the message comes from Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, or another unfamiliar address, stop and verify before responding.
2. Be Suspicious of Urgency
Scammers want you to react before you think.
Be cautious when you see language such as:
- Immediate action required
- Site shutdown warning
- Critical update required
- Deadline approaching
3. Watch for Generic Greetings
Many phishing emails begin with:
Hi Dear
or
Dear Customer
Radar Hill typically knows who we're communicating with.
4. Question Unexpected Sales Pitches
If a message suddenly transitions from:
There's a problem with your website
to
We also recommend SEO services
that should raise questions.
5. Call Us
When in doubt, contact us directly.
A quick phone call or email is the easiest way to verify whether a request is legitimate.
What To Do If You Receive One
- Do not reply.
- Do not send payment.
- Do not click links.
- Forward the message to Radar Hill.
- Contact us directly if you're unsure.
Thank You
We appreciate the clients who took a moment to question what they were seeing and verify it directly with us. That simple action helps protect not only your organization, but the entire Radar Hill client community.