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    Contact government bodies or independent organisations that can help track
     and stop phishing scams.                      “Remember this Golden Rule: Banks never ask

        Notify your contacts if the phishing attack targeted them or impersonated you,   for OTPs.”

     to avoid further spreading the scam.

        In cases of serious fraud or financial loss, contact the police or local authorities
     to file a report.

                     COMMON PHISHING SCAMS

                     Phishing  scams  can  take  many  forms, each  designed  to  deceive  and  trick  you
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     SAFE REPLIES TO UNSAFE MESSAGES  Century   #Information Literacy
     Skills  #Communication  into revealing personal information or making harmful decisions. It’s essential to
                     recognise these scams early to protect yourself and avoid falling victim.
     Rewrite each unsafe reply into a safe and sensible one.

     1.  Message: Your parcel is held due to unpaid fees. Pay now to release it.  Fake Prize Offers
        Unsafe reply: How do I pay?  One common phishing tactic is sending fake prize

        Safe reply:   notifications. You might receive an email claiming
                     you've won a large sum of money, a holiday or a
     2.  Message: I’m from IT. Send me your password so I can fix your account.
                     valuable prize, but  to  claim  it, you  must provide
        Unsafe reply: Here’s my password.
                     sensitive information or pay a fee. These offers are
        Safe reply:
                     almost always scams designed to steal your data or
     3.  Message: You’ve won a holiday. I just need your ID number to process it.  money.

        Unsafe reply: Here’s my ID.
                                                           Phishing Through Social Media
        Safe reply:

     4.  Message: Your bank account is locked. Click this link to unlock it.  Phishers are increasingly using social  media
                                                           platforms  to  launch scams.  They  may  pose  as
        Unsafe reply: I’ve clicked the link. What should I do next?
                                                           your friends, family or well-known brands, sending
        Safe reply:
                                                           messages  with links to  fake websites.  Clicking  on
     5.  Message: I need you to confirm your card details to complete a refund.
                                                           these links can lead to malware or attempts to steal
        Unsafe reply: My card number is…                   your login credentials.
        Safe reply:

     6.  Message: We’ve noticed suspicious activity. Tell me your security code so I can check.  Email Scams from Fake Companies

        Unsafe reply: Here’s the code.  Phishing emails often pretend to be from legitimate

        Safe reply:   companies, such as banks, online retailers or service
                     providers. These emails typically ask you to update
                     your  account  information  or verify a transaction
                     by  clicking a link. Once you  do, your  personal

                     information is captured and misused.

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