Recognize and Report Phishing — by Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

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Explains how phishing messages by email, text, social media or phone try to trick you, which warning signs to look for, and how to respond safely. It cautions that polished grammar is no longer a reliable clue.

Quick steps

Look for urgent language and requests for personal information
Do not click links or open attachments
Report and delete the message
Verify through a known website or phone number

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