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Spotting scams and phishing · Lesson 5 of 5

Respond after a mistake

Quick, calm action can limit harm. The right order depends on what was shared: money, a password, a code, card details, or access to a device.

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See it in everyday life

A practical example

After entering bank details on a suspicious page, contact the bank through its official channel before spending time arguing with the sender.

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Three useful actions

  1. 01

    Contact the affected provider immediately through an official channel.

  2. 02

    Secure affected accounts from a trusted device and review active sessions.

  3. 03

    Preserve messages, transaction details, times, and case references without publishing secrets.