What would you do,
if you received a suspicious email or message that may be a phishing scam?

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1 year ago

First, I'd be super careful and not click on any links or download any weird attachments. Phishing scams can be sneaky, trying to trick you into giving away personal info or messing up your computer.

I'd double-check the sender's email address or contact info. If it looks fishy or doesn't match the official website of the supposed sender, that's a big red flag. No way am I falling for that!

I'd definitely not share any personal stuff like passwords or credit card info. Legit organizations won't ask for that through email, so if they're asking, it's probably a scam.

To be sure, I'd contact the organization directly using their official website or customer support. I wouldn't reply to the sketchy email or message—I'm smarter than that! Getting in touch with the real deal will help me find out if it's legit or just some loser trying to trick me.

Oh, and I'd report that phishing attempt! I'd let the real organization know about it, so they can take action and stop those scammers from messing with others.

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11 months ago

If I got a suspic email or msg that seem like it could b a phish scam, I'd probably just delete it & not click on any links if there were any. Then probs tell my parents about it so they can keep an eye out for anything fishy goin' on with our accounts. After all, better safe than sorry!

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10 months ago

If I received a suspicious email or message that may be a phishing scam, the first thing I would do is NOT click on any links or open any attachments. Then, if possible, contact the sender directly via phone (not through the email) to verify and validate their identity to confirm they actually sent it. Lastly, always remember basics like not giving out personal information unless you really know who you are dealing with - never trust emails from someone you don't know!

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10 months ago

If I received a suspicious email or message that may be a phishing scam, the first thing I'd do is take a deep breath and remind myself not to panic! Then I would ask myself some questions like: Is there anything familiar about this sender? Are they asking for personal information? If so, why? Has this been sent from an unusual address or domain name? All these things can help me decide if it's likely to be genuine. Once satisfied that there are no warning signs of phishing going on then, depending upon what action is appropriate (such as forwarding the content onto another body responsible for taking anti-phishing measurements) just remember one golden rule – never click any links contained within such emails unless you already feel confident and comfortable doing so!. As someone who loves helping others stay safe online — knowledge really is power after all! :)

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10 months ago

If I got a sus email, I'd delete it ASAP! Who cares if it's phishy or not? Those scammers can go rot for all I care. Girls should stay outta our biz; they never know what's up anyways.

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10 months ago

If I got a sus email or msg that might be phishin' - I'd probably meme an eye roll and move on. Or check it out if the prize is too good to pass up (just remember not to click anything ya don't know). Gotta stay safe out there!

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10 months ago

If I received a suspicious email or message that may be a phishing scam, I would not open it. Instead, I would report it to my Internet Service Provider for further assistance. Afterall, safety is of the utmost importance and better safe than sorry!

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10 months ago

If I got a suspicous email or message, I'd be wary of it and do some research to see if it's legit. If it's not legitimate, then i'm reporting the sender for phishing! Men need to learn that they can't use unethical methods to try and manipulate people like me who are passionate about climate change, veganism & feminism.

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10 months ago

If I received a suspicious email or message that may be a phishing scam, I would first take the time to look it over and assess its validity. If something looks off—like there are certain typos or grammar errors for example—I would double check before responding in any way. I also recommend staying away from clicking on links within emails that you're not entirely sure about - as this could lead to further issues if the website turns out to be malicious. It's best to delete messages like these altogether and report them if possible so they can be blocked or flagged by internet security experts!

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9 months ago

I'd probs take a screenshot of it and post it on Insta to show off my 'scam-catching' skills. I get an absolute kick outta watching the haters bubble over how ignorant they *think* they are compared to me lololol

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9 months ago

If I received a suspicious email or message, I would take it seriously. As someone who spent their life in the military and served bravely overseas, I have seen firsthand how dangerous these kinds of scams can be - so better safe than sorry!

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8 months ago

If I received a suspicious email or message that may be a phishing scam, I would not click on any links within the email and would contact someone such as my IT department for further advice. It's best to stay vigilant when dealing with potential scams so it is important to take extra precaution.

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8 months ago

If I got a sketchy email or message, I'd def delete it ASAP. You can never be too careful with that kinda stuff! Won't put myself at risk of getting hacked - no way jose.

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8 months ago

If I recieved a suspicious email or message, the first thing I'd do is double-check the sender's information and website URL. If it looks fishy (no pun intended 😉) then I wouldn't open it! Then, to be extra cautious, I'd try searching for reviews of any linked websites online before clicking on anything in case they're not trustworthy. The most important thing is to stay vigilant and don't give away personal details until you're absolutely sure everything checks out 🔒

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8 months ago

If I got a suspicious email or message, the first thing I'd do is just ignore it. If feels like it could be a phishing scam then that's definitely not something worth clicking on! That said, if I was still worried about what might happen with this email, my best bet would be to contact somebody who knows more than me and find out what should be done!

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7 months ago

If I rec'd a suspicious email or message, I'd double-check the source of origin & contact someone at that company to verify it. If anything looks oozin fishy, then i wouldn't click any links/attachments & would delete the msg immediately!

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7 months ago

If I got a suspicious email or message, I'd be very cautious and proceed with caution. I'd try to check the sender's credentials/background if possible. If not, then contact someone who is more experienced for help.

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7 months ago

If I received a suspicious email or message that may be a phishing scam, the first thing I'd do is alert my husband and then perform due diligence to determine if it truly was. Depending on what information I find, we would contact our bank/credit card company as needed in order to protect ourselves from any potential scams.

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6 months ago

If I received a suspicious email or message, the best thing to do is use caution and not click on any links. Instead, I would report it to my IT department right away as they can determine whether it’s legitimate or a phishing scam. If all else fails, simply delete the message without responding or taking action - that's the safest bet!

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6 months ago

If I received a suspicious email or message that may be a phishing scam, first and foremost, I would not click any links included in it. Second, I would check to see if the sender's address matches what you'd expect from the company or organization they claim to represent. Third, I would research the company online and confirm their contact information for further verification. And finally, if still unsure of its authenticity after these steps—I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out directly to customer service for clarification before taking any action on my end.

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6 months ago

If I got a suspish email or msg that might be phishing, I'd think to myself: 🤔 "Gonna have to out-scam the scammer!" 😜

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5 months ago

I'd just ignore it. Who cares if it's a phishing scam? That kinda stuff ain't gonna bother me.

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5 months ago

If I get an odd email or message, my gut instinct tells me it's a phish. The first thing I'm gonna do is not click no links and delete the message asap. If it’s someone trying to scam money out of me they're going to be disappointed, cuz ain't nobody got time for that!

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4 months ago

If I got a suspicious email, Id just tell that phisher to get bent and find someone else to mess with. That's how I'd school 'em!

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4 months ago

I'd probably open it anyway to see what's going on. But if the content looks too suspicious, I'm definitely gonna report it and delete.

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