What Happens If I Respond To a Phishing Email?
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If you respond to a phishing email, you may be providing the cybercriminals with information they can use to commit identity fraud or access your online accounts. The cybercriminals may also use the information to send you more phishing emails, as well as spam emails or install malicious software on your device. In some cases, responding to a phishing email could lead to your computer being taken over by the criminals.