Spot & Avoid Phishing Scams
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Sender looks odd or slightly misspelled?
Links go to strange domains? (Hover to preview.)
Urgency or threats (“act now”)?
Unexpected attachments?
Requests for passwords/codes/money?
What to do
Don’t click. Don’t reply.
Report/Block: Use your email’s Report phishing button. (Outlook and Microsoft give built-in options.) Apple Support
Verify via another channel (call the company using a known number).
Why this helps: Most breaches start with a phish; pausing prevents account takeover.
Sources:
Get Cyber Safe (Gov. of Canada): https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/blogs/how-spot-phishing
CISA on phishing: https://www.cisa.gov/topics/cybersecurity-threats-and-advisories/phishing
Report phishing in Outlook: https://support.microsoft.com/office/report-phishing-messages-and-phishing-sites