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title: How to Spot a Phishing Email
description: How to identify phishing emails and protect yourself from scams.
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# How to Spot a Phishing Email

## Learn to spot the warning signs of phishing emails.

Phishing emails try to trick you into clicking malicious links, downloading infected files, or sharing sensitive information.

### Warning Signs

- **Urgency:** 'Your account will be closed in 24 hours' or 'Immediate action required'
- **Unexpected sender:** An email from someone you don't normally hear from requesting something unusual
- **Suspicious links:** Hover over links (don't click) — does the URL match the company it claims to be from?
- **Attachments you weren't expecting:** Especially .zip, .exe, or macro-enabled documents
- **Poor spelling and grammar**
- **Requests for credentials:** No legitimate company will ask for your password by email
- **Mismatched email address:** The display name says 'Microsoft Support' but the actual email is from a random domain

### What to do

1. Do NOT click any links or open any attachments
2. Do NOT reply to the email
3. Report it — see our 'Reporting a Suspicious Email' article
4. Delete the email

If you've already clicked a link or entered your password, contact support immediately on **0203 026 6317**.

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