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Beginner - 7 minutes

Phishing Link Safety Checklist

A practical checklist for reviewing suspicious links, emails, and messages before you click.

Step-by-step

  1. 1Pause when a message creates urgency or fear.
  2. 2Check the sender address and the domain spelling.
  3. 3Preview the link destination without opening it.
  4. 4Open the official app or website separately.
  5. 5Report the message if it asks for passwords, PINs, or OTPs.

Quick checklist

  • The domain matches the official organization.
  • The message does not ask for secret codes.
  • The request can be verified through a trusted channel.
  • The link is not shortened or disguised.