Recognize a Phishing Email

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Phishing email messages, websites, and phone calls are designed to steal money. Cyber-criminals can do this by installing malicious software on your computer or stealing personal information from your computer. More often than not, phishing messages follow a standard framework that can be easy to spot if you know what to look for. Here's a look at the anatomy of a typical phishing email

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Recognize a Phishing Email

Remember to slow down! Phishing emails attempt to overwhelm your emotions so that you act quickly without thinking. Phishing email messages, websites, and phone calls are designed to obtain financial information illicitly. Cyber-criminals achieve this by deploying malicious software onto your device or extracting personal information. Typically, phishing messages adhere to a recognizable framework, which can be identified with awareness of critical indicators. Below is an overview of the structure of a standard phishing email:

 

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