✅ Cyber‑Bob’s Daily Cyber Safety Tip — #108
“Don’t Click That Link — Even If It Looks Friendly.”
Cyber‑Bob here, waving my digital cane again because this one’s a classic. 👴💻
Scammers are sneaky little critters — they’ll send you emails, texts, or messages that look like they’re from your bank, your grandkid, or your favorite store. But the truth? That “urgent” link could lead you straight into a cyber‑trap.
Cyber‑Bob’s Golden Rule:
If you didn’t expect the message, don’t click the link.
Check the sender carefully — a tiny spelling difference like chase‑bank.com instead of chase.com is a big red flag.
🔹 What To Do Instead:
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Go directly to the company’s real website by typing it yourself.
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Call the person or business using a number you already trust.
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Hover over links (don’t click!) to see where they really go — if it looks weird, it is weird.
🔹 Bonus Senior‑Smart Tip:
If the message says “act now” or “your account will be locked,” relax.
That panic they’re trying to cause? That’s their favorite bait. Take a breath and call before you click.
🧠 Cyber‑Bob’s Motto:
“If it smells phishy, it probably is.”
Cyber‑Bob — Protecting seniors from digital tricksters, one link at a time!
(ChatGPT was used to help create this article.)
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