What To Do If You Respond To a Phishing Email?
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1. Do not reply to the message or click on any links or attachments.
2. Immediately delete the email from your inbox.
3. If you are unsure whether the email is legitimate, contact the sender directly to verify.
4. If you believe you may have already provided personal information, contact your financial institution or other relevant organizations to report the incident.
5. Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission and your local law enforcement agency.
6. Update your anti–virus and anti–spyware protection and scan your computer for malicious software.
1. Do not click any links or open any attachments in the email.
2. Delete the email immediately.
3. If you think you may have entered sensitive information, change your password immediately and contact the alleged source of the email.
4. Report the incident to your IT team or security administrator and enable extra security measures on your account.
5. Stay vigilant for similar emails in the future.