Learning to spot the telltale signs of phishing and to stop and think before taking action on an email or other message can go a long way towards keeping you safe from phishing scams.
Here are some clues that can tip you off to a phishing attack:
- Alarming “news” about an account.
- Attachments that look odd.
- Failure to address you by name.
- Grammar errors or misspellings.
- Offers for free gadgets, trips, or other items of value.
- Language that sounds just a little bit “off.”
- Request to click a link or take urgent action.
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