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1 min read 3 stepsApril 2, 2026Verified April 2026How to Recognize Phishing
Protect yourself from fake emails stealing your info.
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What is phishing
~15sFake emails pretending to be trusted companies to steal your information.
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Red flags
~15sUrgent language, spelling errors, generic greetings, suspicious sender addresses.
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What to do
~15sNever click suspicious links. Go directly to the real website. Change passwords if you clicked.
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