How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams — by FTC Consumer Advice

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The FTC explains how to spot phishing emails and texts and which protections help, such as automatic security updates, multi-factor authentication and backups. It also says what to do if you clicked or shared information, and where to report it.

Quick steps

  1. Keep security software updating automatically and turn on MFA
  2. Contact a company through a number or site you already trust, not the message
  3. If you clicked a suspicious link, update security software and run a scan
  4. Report at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and forward phishing texts to 7726

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Read the full article on consumer.ftc.gov

Source: How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams by FTC Consumer Advice. Licence: Link only (©).

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