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Spot a phishing email

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  1. 1

    Check the actual sender address.

    Not the display name. Look at what comes after the @, and look for near-misses.

  2. 2

    Notice the pressure.

    Account closing, payment failing, act within 24 hours. Urgency is the core technique, not a detail.

  3. 3

    Hover every link before clicking.

    The real destination shows at the bottom of the window. On a phone, press and hold.

  4. 4

    Never open unexpected attachments.

    Especially anything asking you to enable content or macros.

  5. 5

    Verify through a channel you chose.

    Type the address yourself or ring the number on your card. Never the contact details in the message.

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