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A short checklist for spotting suspicious emails before you click.

Check before you click

Look at the sender address, not only the display name. Hover over links to see where they really go. Be careful with unexpected attachments.

Red flags

Urgent threats, requests for passwords or OTPs, generic greetings, and addresses that are one letter off from the real one are all warning signs.

Look closely at the details

Spelling and formatting mistakes, a logo that looks slightly off, and a message that arrives at an odd time can all give a fake away. None of these alone is proof, but several together should make you stop.

What to do

When unsure, do not use the link. Open the official website or app directly. Do not reply to the email. If it claims to be from your bank or an office, call their official number. Report suspicious messages and delete them.

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Akshay Kumar Sharma
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