First Name

Last Name

Email *

Phone

What’s the biggest giveaway this is fake? *

It mentions payroll

It asks you to confirm bank details through an emailed link from an unfamiliar address

It’s from “Payroll”

It’s urgent

Why is the “verify within 2 hours or lose access” line a red flag? *

Deadlines are normal

Urgency + threats are used to make you act before you think

It’s polite

It isn’t

What does the fake “verify” page actually do? *

Updates payroll

Steals your login or bank info so your pay can be rerouted

Nothing

Files a request

Real IT will email you a link to re-enter your password. *

True

False

5. You get an urgent “re-verify your account” email. What’s the safe move? *

Click and log in fast

Reply and ask

Don’t click — open your account by typing the real site yourself, or call IT

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