What to Do if You Click a Phishing Link

Summary

Follow these instructions if you accidentally click on a phishing link.

Body

Question

What do I do if I accidentally click on a phishing or scam link?

Overview

  1. Reset your password to the account you viewed the link from.
  2. Update and run antivirus and anti-malware software.

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Article ID: 1124
Created
Mon 7/29/24 4:48 PM
Modified
Mon 7/14/25 9:00 AM

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