Slow down. Verify. Then click.

Misleading links are designed to look legitimate.

Links that promise a “new” or “correct” page are among the oldest tricks online—and they still work. A message might appear to come from a familiar company, person, or service, but a hurried click can lead somewhere else.

If something seems unusual, pause and verify the destination before you open it. When in doubt, contact the sender through a known phone number or address rather than using a link in the message.