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1. support.google.com › mail › answerAvoid and report phishing emails - Gmail Help - Google Help

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   Learn how to spot deceptive requests online and take recommended steps to help protect your Gmail and Google Account. Phishing is an attempt to steal personal information or break in to online...

2. support.google.com › faqs › answerAvoid and report scams - Google Help

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   Unfortunately, unscrupulous people sometimes try to use the Google brand to scam and defraud others. Here are a few common scams, and ways that you can avoid and report them. Slow it down - Scams...

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4. blog.google › technology › safety-securityGoogle shares tips to avoid email, phone, text and Search scams

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   Oct 2, 2024 · The easiest way to avoid email scams is to leverage protections built into Gmail, but whatever platform you use, here are some things to look for when you receive an email: Be wary of emails from strangers.

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5. www.getcybersafe.gc.ca › 7-red-flags-phishingThe 7 red flags of phishing - Get Cyber Safe

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   Phishing is one of the most common threats you can encounter online. Luckily, phishing messages can be easy to spot – if you know what you’re looking for. Here are the 7 biggest red flags you should check for when you receive an email or text. Real emergencies don’t happen over email. Look out for:

6. www.cyber.gc.ca › en › guidanceDon't take the bait: Recognize and avoid phishing attacks ...

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   Quishing: A phishing attack using “quick response” (QR) codes which a scammer usually sends via email. The victim scans the QR code that re-directs them to a malicious website. Quishing can bypass your email security protection that scan for malicious links and attachments.

7. consumer.ftc.gov › articles › how-recognize-andHow To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams | Consumer Advice

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   How To Recognize Phishing. Scammers use email or text messages to try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could get access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could sell your information to other scammers.

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   Is a phishing email a scam?

   • If the answer is “No,” it could be a phishing scam. Go back and review the advice in How to recognize phishing and look for signs of a phishing scam. If you see them, report the message and then delete it. If the answer is “Yes,” contact the company using a phone number or website you know is real — not the information in the email.

   How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams | Consumer Advice

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   How do you know if a phishing scam is real?

   • Go back and review the advice in How to recognize phishing and look for signs of a phishing scam. If you see them, report the message and then delete it. If the answer is “Yes,” contact the company using a phone number or website you know is real — not the information in the email. Attachments and links might install harmful malware.

   How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams | Consumer Advice

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   What if I got a phishing email or text message?

   • If you got a phishing email or text message, report it. The information you give helps fight scammers. If you got a phishing text message, forward it to SPAM (7726). Scammers use email or text messages to trick you into giving them your personal and financial information. But there are several ways to protect yourself.

   How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams | Consumer Advice

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   How do you protect yourself from a phishing scam?

   • Be careful when connecting to a public Wi-Fi network and do not conduct any sensitive transactions, including purchases, when on a public network. Examine the email address in all correspondence and scrutinize website URLs. Scammers often mimic a legitimate site or email address by using a slight variation in spelling.

   On the Internet: Be Cautious When Connected — FBI

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   How do I avoid email scams?

   • The easiest way to avoid email scams is to leverage protections built into Gmail, but whatever platform you use, here are some things to look for when you receive an email: Be wary of emails from strangers. Be careful about opening emails from people you don’t know and be extra attentive if someone is asking you for personal information.

   Google shares tips to avoid email, phone, text and Search scams

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   How do you know if an email is a scam?

   • Scammers often mimic a legitimate site or email address by using a slight variation in spelling. Or an email may look like it came from a legitimate company, but the actual email address is suspicious. Do not click the link in an unsolicited text message or email that asks you to update, check, or verify your account information.

   On the Internet: Be Cautious When Connected — FBI

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9. www.fbi.gov › scams-and-safety › on-the-internetOn the Internet: Be Cautious When Connected — FBI

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   Scammers often mimic a legitimate site or email address by using a slight variation in spelling. Or an email may look like it came from a legitimate company, but the actual email address is...