Stop! Do you really want to click on that link?

You received an email with a link, before you click on the link ask yourself these 3 questions:

1. Is the email genuine, such as source address, spelling, and context?

2. Does it sound too good to be true?

3. Is the email telling you to act before it is too late?

If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.

Here is what you can do:

· If you know the sender, call them, and verify if they are the ones who sent you the email. Even then, be suspicious.

· Don’t share sensitive information hastily. Any email or text that asks for sensitive information about you or your organisation should be considered suspicious. For example, your bank will never ask for your personal information over email.

· Don’t fall for URGENCY! Be extra suspicious if there is a sense of urgency in the email. “Do this not before it’s too late”- Attackers often use scare tactics to trick victims into taking immediate action, acting before thinking. Always think before you act.

· Check for spelling errors. Attackers are often less concerned about being grammatically correct and this could be a good indication that the message you received is not genuine.

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