What is phishing and how to protect yourself from email scams
Phishing is fake emails pretending to be from companies you trust, designed to steal your password or credit card. The easiest way to avoid it: never click links in emails. Instead, type the company's web address directly into your browser or call their official phone number.
Phishing scams use fake emails that look like they're from banks, Amazon, PayPal, Apple, or other trusted companies. The goal is to trick you into clicking a malicious link or entering your password on a fake website that looks identical to the real one. Once scammers have your password, they access your real account and steal money or identity information.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Trusting the display name instead of checking the actual email address — scammers fake display names easily
- Clicking links in emails instead of going directly to the official website
- Assuming an email is safe because it looks professional — phishing emails are designed to look legitimate
- Trusting an email just because it has a company logo — logos are easy to copy
- Not checking where a link actually goes before clicking it
Signs you need professional help
- You think you're a phishing victim and aren't sure what to do
- You entered sensitive information and want to know what steps to take
- Your email account has been compromised and is sending phishing emails to others
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