* 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 it's better to reply confirming to the sender in order to confirm the message before opening it
[https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/ Google Chrome] and the open source [https://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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