Imagine you’re fishing, but instead of catching fish, someone’s trying to catch you. That’s phishing—emails that look legit but are actually trying to steal your info. 🐟
Phishing emails can be sneaky, but they almost always show some red flags:
- Too Good to Be True: “You’ve won $1,000,000!” (No, you haven’t). 🚩
- Urgent and Scary: “Your account will be closed if you don’t respond NOW!” Take a deep breath; it’s probably fake. 🚩
- Odd Language: Typos, weird grammar, or a generic “Dear User” instead of your name? 🚩
- Suspicious Links: Hover over links to see where they actually lead. If it doesn’t match what the email says, don’t click it! 🚩
What to do if you spot one of these bad boys:
- Recognize the threat: If it feels off, it probably is.
- Resist the temptation: Don’t click! Report the email as phishing to your IT team or email provider.
- Delete it NOW: Trash that message and don’t look back. 🗑️
Phishing scammers rely on fear and confusion, but you’re smarter than that. Just a little caution goes a long way in keeping your info safe.
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