Users of Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook accounts are advised to pay attention to recent guidance from Action Fraud that could prevent falling victim to cybercrime. One crucial step before engaging with daily emails is to pause and evaluate the legitimacy of the message.

“If you receive a suspicious email or text, halt all action,” cautioned Action Fraud.

It is common to impulsively open and interact with messages, but this behavior can expose individuals to significant risks.

Cybercriminals are constantly developing new tactics, such as sending messages that seem to be from known contacts or instilling fear with threats of penalties or account closures.

Mirror Online recently highlighted false WhatsApp messages requesting user participation, as well as schemes aiming to steal Amazon account credentials.

To enhance safety measures, Action Fraud has introduced three key rules for users to consider.

These guidelines advise caution in responding and refraining from dialing numbers provided in the message.

ACTION FRAUD’S 3 RULES

• Cease contact – avoid responding, clicking links, calling numbers, or making payments

• Verify authenticity – do not utilize provided contact details; refer to the official website for confirmation.

• Before deletion, forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk.

This final tip could prove crucial in preventing future individuals from falling prey to criminal activities.

“Your reports contribute to the elimination of malicious emails and websites used for fraudulent purposes,” confirmed Action Fraud.

Exercise caution and remain vigilant against suspicious emails.

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