* Never click on links in email messages directly (copy and paste them into the browser manually if you're intent on opening it)
* Never open an attachment unless you are sure of the sender's identity and intent. Sometimes its better to reply confirming the message before opening it
* [https://www.google.com/chrome chrome/browser/desktop/ Google Chrome] and the open source [https://www.chromium.org/getting-involved/download-chromium .appspot.com/ Chromium] browser have built-in https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/99020?hl=en phishing protection] It may warn you in advance of opening up a known phishing site.
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