"Phishing" scams are the use of fraudulent emails or other solicitations to lure users into sharing personal information that can be used for identity theft or other illegal activities. These messages often ask users to enter their sensitive information at a fake website that purports to belong to a legitimate organization.
If you right-click on the link and select properties, you can see that the actual URL is not the one listed in the email- a sure sign of Phishing!
If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an email or instant message, please contact the ATUS Help Desk or your technical support staff.
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