How to spot a phishing scam?

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The most common types of scams will target you through fake emails, text messages, voice calls or letters that contain:

  1. Seeking of username/email and password.

  2. Links to password reset or login pages.

  3. Attachments to download or view content.

  4. Sale or prize deal with discounts and vouchers or claim there’s an urgent reason for you to respond or click on the link

  5. Social media posts or comments with suspicious links

  6. Phone calls, emails, or texts that looks like they’re from someone you personally know to get you to click a malicious link