Are you too quick to click?
If you get an email, text, social media post or see an advert that wants you to click on a link or download an attachment, make sure it’s genuine first.
Hover your mouse cursor over the link, or tap it on a mobile device to show the full address. If it doesn’t match the sender’s name, it’s a scam.
You can also call the sender on a phone number you trust to check. But never use a number from a message.
Fraudsters use fake links or attachments to try to steal your details or to put a virus on your device.
Instead of clicking, it’s safer to type a link into your browser bar at the top of your screen.
Secure websites start with https:// with a closed padlock image next to it. But these do not mean a site is genuine, so do your own checks first. Try a free email, link or website checker online.
