Being Tricky
The short answer
Here is how to spot a phishing link: ignore the text you see and read the real web address.
At a glance
About 10 minutes · Easy · For Security
Key point 1 of 5
Phishing is a message that pretends to be from a company or agency you trust so you’ll hand over a password, card number or Social Security number.
Key point 2 of 5
You don’t need to understand everything in a web address.
Key point 3 of 5
No checker can prove a link is safe.
Key point 4 of 5
Clicking alone is usually less serious than what you do next.
Key point 5 of 5
Reporting helps phone carriers, email providers and investigators block the next wave.
Watch out
The padlock and https only mean the connection is encrypted. Scam sites use them too. A padlock does not mean a site is real.
You might ask
Can you get hacked just by clicking a phishing link?
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