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AI Phishing Email Scam

AI Phishing Email Scam explained in plain English: what to watch for, what to do, and how to practice safely.

Example message

Hi, following up on yesterday’s document. Please review the secure file by 3 PM.

What it is

AI Phishing Email Scam is a ai and deepfake scams scheme where an ordinary message, call, email, or chat is shaped into an urgent request. It is designed to make you act before checking the source.

How it works

The scam usually starts with a believable prompt such as: “Hi, following up on yesterday’s document. Please review the secure file by 3 PM.” From there, the person is pushed toward a link, payment, code, document, or conversation before they can verify the request independently.

Red flags

  • Familiar voice or polished message
  • Urgent money or data request
  • Cannot verify through normal channel
  • Secrecy or unusual timing

What to do

  • Do not use the link, phone number, or payment instruction from the message.
  • Check sender identity and open shared files only from expected official workspaces.
  • If you entered information or sent money, contact your bank or account provider immediately and save screenshots.

If it already happened

  • Stop communicating with the sender.
  • Do not send more money or codes.
  • Contact the real company, bank, platform, or agency through an official channel.
  • Save the message, number, email, and screenshots.

Prevention tips

  • Save official websites and app links instead of trusting message links.
  • Pause when a request adds urgency, secrecy, or an unusual payment step.
  • Check sender identity and open shared files only from expected official workspaces.
  • Practice the related eSafe Academy training before a real message arrives.

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Practice safely

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