How can I tell if an email or text message is a scam?

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How can I identify whether an email or text message is a scam? What warning signs should I look for, such as suspicious links, unexpected requests, urgent language, fake sender details, or requests for personal and financial information?

Chloe Bennett · Answer

We can spot a scam email or text by checking for urgent demands, unfamiliar senders, suspicious links, unexpected attachments, spelling errors, or requests for passwords, payment, or personal information. We should avoid clicking links, verify the sender through official contact details, and report or delete messages that seem suspicious.

How can I tell if an email or text message is a scam?

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