What to Do If You Receive a Suspicious Email

  1. Overview
  2. Security and Privacy
  3. What to Do If You Receive a Suspicious Email

  • Do Not Click Links or Open Attachments:

    • Avoid interacting with the email until you verify its authenticity.

  • Verify the Sender:

    • Check the sender’s email address carefully. Fraudulent emails often use similar but incorrect addresses (e.g., support@amzon.com instead of amazon.com).

  • Report the Email:

    • Use the “Report Phishing” option in your email client.
    • For work accounts, forward the email to your IT team.

  • Delete the Email:

    • After reporting, delete the email permanently from your inbox and trash folder.
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