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Things are not always what they seem.
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Cyber criminals are lurking under the surface.
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Cyber criminals are trying to  get your personal information.
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It's called phishing, with a PH.
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And it's an online scam where  someone sends you a luring message
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with a link from an email address  that looks real but is fake.
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By clicking on a link in the message,
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you're asked to provide valuable information
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like a password or account details.
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If you take the bait, your data is at risk,
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and so is your money.
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Don't take the bait!
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Here's what you can do to protect  yourself from phishing attacks:
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Verify the email address.
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Don't click on the links  delivered in suspicious emails.
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And never provide your personal or  financial information to an unknown sender.
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Think before you click!
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For more information on scams,
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visit uspis.gov.