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Contact government bodies or independent organisations that can help track
and stop phishing scams.

Notify your contacts if the phishing attack targeted them or impersonated you,

to avoid further spreading the scam.

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

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SAFE REPLIES TO UNSAFE MESSAGES Century #Information Literacy
Skills #Communication

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.
Unsafe reply: How do I pay?

Safe reply:

2. Message: I’m from IT. Send me your password so I can fix your account.
Unsafe reply: Here’s my password.

Safe reply:

3. Message: You’ve won a holiday. I just need your ID number to process it.

Unsafe reply: Here’s my ID.
Safe reply:

4. Message: Your bank account is locked. Click this link to unlock it.

Unsafe reply: I’ve clicked the link. What should I do next?
Safe reply:

5. Message: I need you to confirm your card details to complete a refund.

Unsafe reply: My card number is…
Safe reply:

6. Message: We’ve noticed suspicious activity. Tell me your security code so I can check.

Unsafe reply: Here’s the code.

Safe reply:

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