Whare are the warning signs of phishing and smishing?

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If you suspect an email might be a phishing attempt, consider these warning signs:

  • Suspicious sender address or spelling errors.
  • Poor grammar or awkward wording.
  • Generic greetings like “Dear Customer.”
  • Unexpected urgency or threats.
  • Attachments or strange links.

If you suspect a message might be a smishing, consider these warning signs:

  • Message from an unknown number.
  • Shortened or suspicious links.
  • Requests for personal or financial info via text.
  • Claims of prizes, refunds, or urgent account issues.

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