Phishing emails pretend to be someone you trust to get you to click a link, open an attachment, pay an invoice or enter your password. Warning signs:
- Urgency or threats: "your account will be closed", "payment overdue", "act now"
- A sender address that does not match the company, or is slightly misspelled
- Links that go somewhere unexpected. Hover over a link (or long-press on a phone) to see the real address before clicking
- Unexpected attachments, invoices or shared documents
- Requests to change banking details, buy gift cards, or keep something confidential
- A login page asking for your password after you clicked a link in an email
When in doubt, do not click. Contact the sender using a phone number or website you already know, not the details in the email.
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