COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS PHISHING
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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forward it to your friends
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ignore and put it in the “trash”
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respond with a polite message
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Report it as SPAM.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Report most common scams The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the main agency that collects scam reports. Report the scam to the FTC online, or by phone at 1-877-382-4357 (9:00 AM-8:00 PM, ET).
Detailed explanation-2: -Recipients who report your email as spam are immediately unsubscribed from your list, meaning you will no longer be able to send emails to that individual. Their email address is also added to your suppression list.
Detailed explanation-3: -Never provide your personal or financial information in response to text messages from unknown senders. Verify the identity of the sender and take the time to ask yourself why the sender is asking for your information.
Detailed explanation-4: -Delete it immediately to prevent yourself from accidentally opening the message in the future. Do not download any attachments accompanying the message. Attachments may contain malware such as viruses, worms or spyware. Never click links that appear in the message.