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Phishing & Email Scams
Fake emails that trick you into giving away information
🔍 How It Works
Scammers send emails that look like they're from your bank, Amazon, Netflix, or other trusted companies. They say there's a problem with your account and you need to click a link to fix it. The link goes to a fake website designed to steal your login and personal information.
📝 Real Examples
- •An email from 'your bank' says suspicious activity was detected — click here to verify your account.
- •Amazon says your order can't be delivered until you update your payment information.
- •Netflix says your account will be suspended unless you verify your credit card.
⚠️ Warning Signs
- •Unexpected emails about account problems
- •Links that don't match the company's real website
- •Generic greetings like 'Dear Customer'
- •Urgency: 'Your account will be closed!'
- •Spelling errors or odd formatting
🛡️ How to Protect Yourself
- •Never click links in unexpected emails
- •Go directly to the company's website by typing it yourself
- •Check the sender's actual email address carefully
- •When in doubt, call the company using the number on their official website
📋 What To Do If It Happens
- •Do not click any links in the email
- •Forward the email to the real company's fraud department
- •Delete the email
- •If you clicked a link, change your password immediately
📞 Where to Report
- •FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
- •Anti-Phishing: reportphishing@apwg.org
- •Forward to the impersonated company