5 minSafety
How to Spot a Suspicious Text or Email
The little red flags scammers hope you'll miss — and the 10-second check that stops most attacks.
What You'll Learn
- The four most common scam patterns right now
- Why urgency is almost always a warning sign
- How to verify a message without clicking anything
Try This
- Look at the last three text messages from unknown numbers on your phone.
- For each one, ask: is it asking me to act fast, click, or pay?
Stay Safe
- Pause. Verify. Refuse to rush.
- When in doubt, close the message and call the company directly using the number on your card or bill.
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