Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. You might get an unexpected email or text message that looks like it’s from a …

Jun 4, 2025 · Scammers send phishing emails pretending to be companies you might know and trust — like a bank or utility company. Their goal: get you to click links or open attachments. …

Jul 21, 2025 · You never know where your big Hollywood break will come from. But it probably won’t start with an unexpected text message about a virtual casting call. That’s likely a scam. …

Jul 17, 2023 · What can you do to keep it safe? The best way to protect your info from scammers is to recognize a phishing scam, but how do you know what to look for? Here’s an example. …

May 9, 2023 · Most unexpected emails saying to act quickly, click a link, or call a number are phishing scams. They may look like they come from companies you know, but they’re from …

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Say: “Phishing is when someone — a scammer — pretends to be someone you trust to trick you into sharing personal information or giving them money. Phishing is like fishing, only you’re the …

Dec 26, 2018 · Police in Ohio shared a screenshot of a phishing email designed to steal personal information. The email claims the user’s account is on hold because Netflix is “having some …

Sep 4, 2024 · A phishing email might: say they’ve noticed some suspicious activity or log-in attempts — they haven’t claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment …

Dec 11, 2024 · Scammers love a good disguise. One day they show up texting you about a delivery you missed, the next they say you need to sort an issue with your Netflix account. …