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Sender Domain
The email came from a lookalike domain designed to mimic a trusted sender. Always check the exact domain carefully.
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Urgency Language
Phrases like "expires in 2 hours" or "immediate action required" are designed to pressure you into acting without thinking. Slow down.
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Unexpected Request
Were you expecting this email? Verify unusual requests through a separate, known communication channel.
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Link Destination
Always hover over links before clicking. The URL in the email did not point to the service it claimed to be from.
What to do next time
Forward suspicious emails to your supervisor or call them at a known phone number. Do not click links, reply, or forward the email to others.