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Got a weird phishing email pretending to be my bank – what’s the safest way to handle this?

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So I just got this email that looks exactly like it’s from my bank, saying there’s been suspicious activity and I need to click a link to verify my account info. The email has their logo and even the right-looking footer, but the sender address is a bit off. I haven’t clicked anything yet because it smells fishy. I Googled the phone number and website in the email, and they don’t match the official ones. I’m wondering if anyone else has received emails like this and what the best way to confirm if it’s legit without giving away any info? I usually just call the bank’s official number, but I’m curious if there are other smart ways to double-check. Also, once you spot these, do you report them somewhere, or just ignore and delete? Would love to hear your tips or stories about dealing with phishing scams safely!

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