How to Identify Malicious Squarespace Phishing Emails & Protect Your Account
Email security and phishing prevention are crucial for protecting your Squarespace account. Here's how to identify and handle suspicious emails:
If You Receive a Suspicious Email:
- Forward the entire message to [email protected]
- Include the email header and subject
- Don't click links, download attachments, or reply
Common Signs of Phishing:
- Requests for sensitive information (bank details, passwords, SSN)
- Account compromise notifications
- Unsolicited verification links
- Misspelled email addresses (e.g., squareespace.com)
- Suspicious URLs (not ending in squarespace.com)
- Design mimicking Squarespace
- HTML attachments
Form Submission Safety:
- Squarespace never uses form submissions for account or billing communications
- Official form addresses: [email protected] and [email protected]
- Review submissions carefully and report suspicious content
Important Security Notes:
- Squarespace never makes phone calls to customers
- Only respond to emails from verified Squarespace addresses
- Never share your full credit card number or password
Legitimate Information Requests: Squarespace may ask for:
- Last four digits of your credit card
- Government-issued ID (for specific account issues)
- Bank details (only through secure Squarespace Payments portal)
Protection Tips:
- Enable Google reCAPTCHA for forms
- Verify domain changes through official channels
- Keep account security settings up to date
Official Squarespace Email Domains:
- @mail.squarespace.com
- @squarespace.com
- @squarespacescheduling.com
- @acuityscheduling.com
- @unfold.com
For customer support, only use [email protected] after initiating contact through the Help Center.