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Recognize and Avoid Phishing Emails

Spot common warning signs in suspicious messages and know what to do before clicking a link or sharing information.

Updated Aug 4, 2026

Step 1

Pause when a message creates urgency

Phishing messages often claim that an account will be closed, a payment failed, or a prize is waiting. Do not let urgency push you into clicking immediately.

Step 2

Check the real sender

Expand the sender details and inspect the complete email address. Attackers frequently use misspelled domains or unrelated addresses while displaying a familiar company name.

Step 3

Visit the service directly

Instead of following a message link, open a new browser tab and type the service's known address or use its official app. Check alerts and account activity there.

Step 4

Respond after a mistake

If you entered a password on a suspicious site, change it immediately from the real service, enable multi-factor authentication, sign out other sessions, and contact the organization's support team.