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Pause before opening a suspicious link.

Use the checker as one signal when assessing an unexpected message. If you are unsure, leave the link unopened and ask your IT support team.

What to do with an unexpected message.

Verify another way

Contact the sender through a number or address you already trust. Do not rely on the contact details or urgency in the message itself.

Report it to your team

Follow your organisation's reporting process. Your IT team can investigate the message and advise whether other people need to be warned.

Already clicked or signed in?

Contact your IT support team promptly and explain what happened. If you entered credentials or approved a sign-in, say so straight away so they can help secure the account.

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