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<h2>What's Changed Since Last Year</h2><p>Scams have always been a numbers game, but the ones landing in Liverpool inboxes right now are sharper than anything from a couple of years back. AI tools have made it cheap and easy for criminals to write convincing messages, clone voices, and build fake websites that look identical to the real thing. The volume hasn't dropped either, it's just got harder to spot the fakes. If you want the fuller picture on how AI is changing things on both sides, <a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/ai-scams-the-cybersecurity-myths-i-keep-hearing" href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/ai-scams-the-cybersecurity-myths-i-keep-hearing">I've written about that separately</a>.</p><figure id="figure-soi21ub4ibmt9jmnfn"><img id="soi21ub4ibmt9jmnfn" src="https://rjdavx8ozyznxeyh.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/production/websites/infinite-images/77f18ac9-f4ec-4d5d-a8a1-2e626ae5ee9e-3BP7sPFidApJ1JZk7dBQAsvFvp2xQH.png" alt="Phone screen showing a security threat detected alert after a scam attempt" title="Phone screen showing a security threat detected alert after a scam attempt" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure><h2>The Scams I'm Hearing About Most</h2><p>Right now the ones cropping up again and again are delivery scams, a fake missed parcel text with a link to pay a small redelivery fee, impersonation scams, someone posing as your bank, HMRC, or even a family member in trouble, and investment scams promising unrealistic returns, often pushed through social media ads or DMs. None of these are new ideas, but the execution has got slicker, and the targeting has got more personal.</p><h2>Why Older People Aren't the Only Target Anymore</h2><p>There's a lingering assumption that scams mostly catch out older, less tech savvy people. That's out of date. I've seen students lose money to fake job offers, young professionals caught by convincing your account has been compromised texts, and small business owners targeted by invoice fraud that looks exactly like a message from a real supplier. Anyone with an email address and a phone is a target now.</p><h2>Simple Habits That Still Work</h2><p>The advice hasn't really changed even if the scams have. Slow down before clicking anything urgent. Verify unexpected requests for money or information through a separate channel, call the company back on a number you already know, don't reply to the text. Keep your accounts protected with two factor authentication and a proper password manager like <a data-mce-href="https://go.nordpass.io/aff_c?offer_id=488&amp;aff_id=131235&amp;url_id=9356" href="https://go.nordpass.io/aff_c?offer_id=488&amp;aff_id=131235&amp;url_id=9356" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NordPass</a>, and if you're regularly on public wifi a service like <a data-mce-href="https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&amp;aff_id=131235&amp;url_id=902" href="https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&amp;aff_id=131235&amp;url_id=902" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NordVPN</a> adds a useful layer of protection.</p><h2>What to Do If You Spot One</h2><p>If you come across a scam, whether it's aimed at you or you just spot it doing the rounds, report it. <a data-mce-href="https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/" href="https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Action Fraud</a> is the place to do that in the UK, and it genuinely helps build the picture that stops others falling for the same thing. And if you want a second opinion on anything that's landed in your inbox looking dodgy, my<a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/toolkit" href="https://kellssecurity.com/toolkit"> Safety Toolkit</a> has the tools I recommend, or you can<a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/contact" href="https://kellssecurity.com/contact"> get in touch</a> with me directly.</p>

New Scam Trends I'm Seeing in Liverpool Right Now

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<p>I get asked about phishing emails more than almost anything else I do. Everyone's heard of them, but the myths around what they actually look like and who they actually target are still doing a lot of damage across Liverpool. So let's clear a few things up.</p><p><br></p><h2>Myth One: Phishing Emails Are Badly Written</h2><p>That was true a decade ago. These days the scam emails landing in Liverpool inboxes are polished, on brand, and often better formatted than the genuine emails they're copying. I've seen fake Royal Mail and DPD messages that used the correct fonts and logos down to the pixel. Spelling mistakes are a nice bonus clue when you get them, but you cannot rely on them anymore. What actually gives a phishing email away is the sender's domain, the urgency in the subject line, and a link that doesn't quite match where it claims to go. I go through the<a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/how-to-identify-email-phishing--tips-for-liverpool-residents" href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/how-to-identify-email-phishing--tips-for-liverpool-residents"> red flags I always check first</a> in a lot more detail if you want the full checklist.</p><p><br></p><h2>Myth Two: Only Older People Fall For This</h2><p>I wish this one was true, because it would make my job easier. In reality I see just as many students and young professionals get caught out, usually because they're moving fast on their phone between apps and don't give a message a second look. Scammers know this, which is why so many phishing attempts now arrive as texts and app notifications rather than plain emails. Confidence with technology doesn't protect you from a message designed to make you panic first and think second. If anything, I've noticed the scams pushing <a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/ai-scams-the-cybersecurity-myths-i-keep-hearing" href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/ai-scams-the-cybersecurity-myths-i-keep-hearing">AI scams</a> and deepfake voice notes hit younger people hardest, simply because that's where they spend their time.</p><figure id="figure-n5oz8ee5tymt9k3oz8"><img id="n5oz8ee5tymt9k3oz8" src="https://rjdavx8ozyznxeyh.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/production/websites/infinite-images/f01f0e0f-2cd9-464c-8cfb-def7bcf5b159-BI3bLZn1yI38vU0GGgrcqZPzEs5ebV.png" alt="Laptop showing a phishing risk score dashboard used to explain email scam myths" title="Laptop showing a phishing risk score dashboard used to explain email scam myths" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="null" data-positionY="null" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure><p><br></p><h2>Myth Three: My Email Provider Catches Everything</h2><p>Spam filters are genuinely good these days, and they do stop a huge volume of junk before it ever reaches you. But treating your inbox filter as a security system is where people come unstuck. New scam domains get registered every single day, faster than any filter can catalogue them, so a fresh phishing campaign will often slip through in its first few hours simply because nothing has flagged it yet. A password manager like <a data-mce-href="https://go.nordpass.io/aff_c?offer_id=488&amp;aff_id=131235&amp;url_id=9356" href="https://go.nordpass.io/aff_c?offer_id=488&amp;aff_id=131235&amp;url_id=9356" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NordPass</a> helps here too, because it won't autofill your login on a lookalike site even if the email itself gets past your filter. That mismatch is often the first sign something's wrong.</p><p><br></p><h2>Myth Four: If I Don't Click Anything, I'm Safe</h2><p>Mostly true, and it's still the best rule of thumb I can give anyone. But it's not quite the full picture. Some phishing emails use tracking pixels that confirm your address is active the moment you open them, even without a click, which is enough to get you added to a list for the next wave of attempts. It's a good reason to turn on<a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/how-to-set-up-two-factor-authentication" href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/how-to-set-up-two-factor-authentication"> two factor authentication </a>on your main accounts, so that even if a password does leak somewhere down the line, it isn't enough on its own to get anyone in. Belt and braces, as my old boss used to say.</p><p><br></p><h2>The Real Test I Use Instead</h2><p>Forget trying to spot bad grammar. I ask myself one question with every unexpected email: would this organisation actually contact me this way, about this, right now? A bank will never ask you to confirm your password by email. A delivery company won't threaten to bin your parcel in six hours. Once you start asking that question automatically, most phishing emails fall apart in about two seconds. If you're ever unsure, report it to <a data-mce-href="https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/" href="https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Action Fraud </a>rather than just deleting it, since that helps track patterns across the whole city. And if you want a proper walkthrough of every safeguard I recommend in one place, my <a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/toolkit" href="https://kellssecurity.com/toolkit">Safety Toolkit </a>covers all of it. I'm always happy to look at a suspicious email if you <a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/contact" href="https://kellssecurity.com/contact">get in touch </a>and aren't sure either way.</p>

Email Phishing Myths I Hear All the Time in Liverpool

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<p>People ask me for a shortlist all the time. Something they can actually stick to, not a fifty point checklist that ends up ignored. So here's the handful of things I genuinely think matter most for anyone in Liverpool trying to stay a step ahead of cybercriminals.</p><p><br></p><h2>Lock Down Your Passwords First</h2><p>This is the one people skip and the one that causes the most damage. If you're reusing the same password across your email, your bank, and every shopping site you've ever signed up to, one leaked site is all it takes for someone to get into everything else. I use <a data-mce-href="https://go.nordpass.io/aff_c?offer_id=488&amp;aff_id=131235&amp;url_id=9356" href="https://go.nordpass.io/aff_c?offer_id=488&amp;aff_id=131235&amp;url_id=9356" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NordPass</a> to generate and store unique passwords for every account, so I never have to remember them or reuse them. It also flags weak or reused passwords automatically, which is a handy way to see how exposed you actually are without having to check every account by hand.</p><figure id="figure-oz7ghnb4cimt9kgdth"><img id="oz7ghnb4cimt9kgdth" src="https://rjdavx8ozyznxeyh.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/production/websites/infinite-images/c045f64f-90a9-40cb-ab69-27df24261e5f-bFsYoSi7GlVFjPzjrtthFOEd0WeGZ9.png" alt="Person typing on a laptop showing a password lock screen, illustrating secure password habits" title="Person typing on a laptop showing a password lock screen, illustrating secure password habits" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="null" data-positionY="null" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure><p><br></p><h2>Keep Your Software Updated</h2><p>Those update notifications you keep dismissing usually contain security patches for holes that criminals already know how to exploit. It's not just your laptop either. Your phone, your router, and any smart devices in your home all need the same attention. I set most of mine to update automatically overnight so I'm not stuck waiting on a restart at a bad moment, and I'd genuinely recommend the same to anyone who keeps putting it off.</p><p><br></p><h2>Think Before You Click</h2><p>Most cybercrime doesn't involve any clever hacking at all. It relies on someone clicking a link or opening an attachment they shouldn't have. I've written a full guide on <a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/how-to-identify-email-phishing--tips-for-liverpool-residents" href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/how-to-identify-email-phishing--tips-for-liverpool-residents">how to identify email phishing </a>if you want the specifics, but the short version is to slow down whenever a message creates urgency, asks for personal details, or arrives from someone you weren't expecting to hear from. Turning on <a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/how-to-set-up-two-factor-authentication" href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/how-to-set-up-two-factor-authentication">two factor authentication</a> on your important accounts gives you a proper safety net too, since a password alone won't be enough for someone to get in even if they do trick you.</p><p><br></p><h2>Secure Your Home Network</h2><p>Your home wifi is the front door to everything else you own online, so it's worth treating it that way. Change the default router password, keep its firmware updated, and give your network a name that doesn't announce your address or surname to every device nearby. If you're working from a coffee shop or using public wifi anywhere in Liverpool, I'd also use <a data-mce-href="https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&amp;aff_id=131235&amp;url_id=902" href="https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&amp;aff_id=131235&amp;url_id=902" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NordVPN</a>, which encrypts your connection so anyone else on that same network can't snoop on what you're sending. It's one of the few tools I recommend to almost everyone, technical or not.</p><p><br></p><h2>What I'd Do If Something Slips Through</h2><p>No list of tips makes you completely immune, and I'd rather be honest about that than pretend otherwise. If you think you've clicked something you shouldn't have, change your passwords straight away, keep an eye on your bank statements, and report it to <a data-mce-href="https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/" href="https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Action Fraud </a>so it gets logged and tracked properly. My<a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/toolkit" href="https://kellssecurity.com/toolkit"> Safety Toolkit</a> has the full setup I recommend if you want to go through everything in one sitting, and you're always welcome to<a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/contact" href="https://kellssecurity.com/contact"> get in touch</a> if you want a second opinion on something that's landed in your inbox.</p>

My Top Tips for Staying Safe from Cybercriminals in Liverpool

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<p>VPNs get talked about a lot, and not always accurately. Some people think they're only for tech experts, others think they're some kind of magic cloak that makes you invisible online. Neither is true. Here's what I actually tell people when they ask me whether they need one.</p><p><br></p><h2>What a VPN Actually Does</h2><p>A VPN encrypts the connection between your device and the internet, so anyone else on the same network, or sat between you and the website you're visiting, can't see what you're sending. It also hides your real IP address, which is the closest thing your device has to a postal address online. It won't stop you clicking a phishing link or falling for a scam text, so it's not a replacement for the basics I usually bang on about. Think of it as one more layer, not the whole suit of armour.</p><figure id="figure-rg2xj1ezqgmt9kwe7n"><img id="rg2xj1ezqgmt9kwe7n" src="https://rjdavx8ozyznxeyh.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/production/websites/infinite-images/d0e313c8-0706-4a95-8234-d334d776cec1-XoaTVApw9XITTOakFLrXdxymp6m4av.png" alt="Laptop screen showing a global secure network map, illustrating how a VPN encrypts your connection" title="Laptop screen showing a global secure network map, illustrating how a VPN encrypts your connection" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure><p><br></p><h2>When I'd Actually Use One</h2><p>Public wifi is the obvious one. Cafes, train stations, the library, anywhere in Liverpool with a free network that doesn't ask for a password is a place where someone else could potentially be watching the traffic. I also use one when I'm checking my bank account or logging into anything sensitive away from home, and when I want to keep my browsing away from my internet provider's prying eyes. If you mostly use the internet at home on your own secure network, the urgency is lower, but I'd still recommend having one ready for whenever you're out and about.</p><p><br></p><h2>What I Look For in a VPN</h2><p>Not all VPNs are created equal, and some free ones make their money by logging and selling the exact data you're trying to hide, which rather defeats the point. I look for a strict no logs policy that's actually been independently audited, servers that don't slow your connection to a crawl, and a kill switch that cuts your internet if the VPN connection drops, so you're never accidentally browsing unprotected. Ease of use matters too. If it's a hassle to turn on, most people simply won't bother.</p><p><br></p><h2>Why I Use NordVPN</h2><p>I recommend <a data-mce-href="https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&amp;aff_id=131235&amp;url_id=902" href="https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&amp;aff_id=131235&amp;url_id=902" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NordVPN</a> because it ticks every box above without needing a computer science degree to operate. One tap connects you to the nearest fast server, the kill switch works exactly as it should, and it covers multiple devices on one plan, which matters if you're trying to protect a whole household rather than just yourself. I use it on my phone as much as my laptop, since public wifi risks apply just as much to a phone sat in your pocket as they do to a laptop on a cafe table.</p><p><br></p><h2>Getting Set Up</h2><p>Setting one up takes a few minutes at most. Install the app, sign in, pick a server or let it choose the fastest one automatically, and turn it on before you connect to anything you wouldn't want a stranger reading over your shoulder. It's worth pairing with a password manager like <a data-mce-href="https://go.nordpass.io/aff_c?offer_id=488&amp;aff_id=131235&amp;url_id=9356" href="https://go.nordpass.io/aff_c?offer_id=488&amp;aff_id=131235&amp;url_id=9356" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NordPass</a> too, since a VPN protects your connection but a strong unique password protects the account itself. My <a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/toolkit" href="https://kellssecurity.com/toolkit">Safety Toolkit</a> has both of these set up with the links I actually use, and if you want a hand getting started, feel free to <a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/contact" href="https://kellssecurity.com/contact">get in touch</a> and I'll walk you through it.</p>

My Honest Guide to Using a VPN in Liverpool

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<p>Social media isn't going anywhere, and neither are the people trying to exploit it. I get asked about this more than almost anything else, usually by someone whose mum just got a strange friend request from someone she's already friends with. Here's what's actually worth worrying about, and what isn't.</p><h2>What's Actually Changed Recently</h2><p>The scams have got sharper. It's not just dodgy prize giveaways anymore. I'm seeing cloned profiles that copy someone's photos and friends list almost perfectly, then message people asking for money "for an emergency". Platforms have improved their detection, but the people running these scams update their tricks just as fast. Awareness is still your best defence, not the algorithm.</p><h2>The Privacy Settings Most People Skip</h2><p>Most people set up their account once and never touch the settings again. It's worth a five minute check every so often. Turn off public visibility on your friends list, limit who can find you by phone number or email, and switch off location tagging on photos unless you actually need it. None of this makes your account bulletproof, but it makes you a much less appealing target than the account next to yours with everything wide open.</p><figure id="figure-4xhxvb0r7mt9ldcsw"><img id="4xhxvb0r7mt9ldcsw" src="https://rjdavx8ozyznxeyh.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/production/websites/infinite-images/f9b4f175-2221-451f-997c-6ccf392c674e-73Glg8k8IeEeNvaOWdqwRSMNXdI7Sf.png" alt="Hand holding a phone showing a social media profile with a connect request, illustrating social media safety" title="Hand holding a phone showing a social media profile with a connect request, illustrating social media safety" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure><h2>Spotting Fake Profiles and Scam Accounts</h2><p>A cloned or fake profile usually has a few tells. Very few photos, a friends list that looks thin for how established the account seems, or a join date that doesn't match how long they claim to have known you. If someone you're already friends with sends a new friend request, that's a big red flag, it usually means their account has been cloned rather than hacked. I always tell people to message the real account directly to check before accepting or replying to anything.</p><h2>What I Tell Parents About Their Kids' Accounts</h2><p>This comes up a lot in Liverpool schools I've spoken at. I don't think locking a phone down completely works, kids find ways around it and lose trust in the process. What works better is keeping the conversation open, knowing which platforms they're actually using, and agreeing on privacy settings together rather than as a rule handed down. If you want a deeper look at the wider scam landscape they might come across, <a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/ai-scams-the-cybersecurity-myths-i-keep-hearing" href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/ai-scams-the-cybersecurity-myths-i-keep-hearing">I've written about that separately</a>.</p><h2>My Simple Social Media Safety Checklist</h2><p>Review your privacy settings every few months, use <a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/how-to-set-up-two-factor-authentication" href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/how-to-set-up-two-factor-authentication">two factor authentication</a> on every account that offers it, be sceptical of any message asking for money or gift cards no matter who it appears to come from, and report anything that looks like a scam through <a data-mce-href="https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/" href="https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Action Fraud</a> so others get warned too. My <a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/toolkit" href="https://kellssecurity.com/toolkit">Safety Toolkit </a>has the tools I actually use to keep my own accounts locked down, and if you want a hand working through your settings, feel free to <a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/contact" href="https://kellssecurity.com/contact">get in touch</a>.</p>

What I Tell People About Social Media Safety in Liverpool

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<p>I get sent screenshots of dodgy emails more than almost anything else. Most of the time, the person already suspects something's off, they just want someone to confirm it before they either delete it or click something they shouldn't. Here's exactly what I look at, in order, every single time.</p><h2>The First Thing I Check: The Sender Address</h2><p>Before I read a single word of the message, I look at who it's actually from. Not the display name, the address underneath it. A message claiming to be from your bank should come from your bank's actual domain, not something like a random free email address&nbsp;or a string of random letters. Most email apps let you tap or hover on the sender name to reveal the real address. It takes two seconds and catches more fakes than anything else on this list.</p><figure id="figure-zqqcyyot68mt9m20fo"><img id="zqqcyyot68mt9m20fo" src="https://rjdavx8ozyznxeyh.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/production/websites/infinite-images/94e8211f-f97f-4c15-839c-75e69c149f1d-itHCsrNQXzb7xsIWgm6wmHwArVJbeN.png" alt="Phone showing a phishing threat detected alert from an email security app, illustrating how to spot a suspicious email" title="Phone showing a phishing threat detected alert from an email security app, illustrating how to spot a suspicious email" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure><h2>Why Urgency Is Always a Red Flag</h2><p>Real organisations very rarely need you to act in the next ten minutes. Scam emails almost always do, account suspended, payment failed, parcel held, verify now or lose access. That pressure is the whole point, it's designed to stop you thinking clearly and start you clicking. If an email is pushing you to act immediately, that's usually the strongest signal something's wrong, not the content of the message itself.</p><h2>Hovering Before Clicking Anything</h2><p>On a desktop, I hover over any link before I click it and check the address that pops up at the bottom of the screen. On a phone, I press and hold the link instead of tapping it, which shows a preview of where it actually goes. If the web address doesn't match the company it claims to be from, or it's a jumble of characters, I don't touch it. I've mentioned <a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/how-to-identify-email-phishing--tips-for-liverpool-residents" href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/how-to-identify-email-phishing--tips-for-liverpool-residents">the red flags I always check first </a>before, it's worth repeating because it genuinely stops most phishing attempts dead.</p><h2>What I Do When I'm Not Sure</h2><p>If I'm still not certain, I don't reply to the email and I don't use any link or phone number inside it. I go directly to the company's website by typing the address myself, or I call the number on the back of my card if it's about a bank. That way I know I'm actually talking to who I think I'm talking to. It takes an extra two minutes and it's saved me more than once.</p><h2>Building the Habit So It's Automatic</h2><p>None of this works as a one-off check, it needs to become automatic. I treat every unexpected email asking for information or action as guilty until proven innocent. Pair that habit with a password manager like <a data-mce-href="https://go.nordpass.io/aff_c?offer_id=488&amp;aff_id=131235&amp;url_id=9356" href="https://go.nordpass.io/aff_c?offer_id=488&amp;aff_id=131235&amp;url_id=9356" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NordPass</a> so a compromised email account doesn't cascade into every other account you own, and turn on<a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/how-to-set-up-two-factor-authentication" href="https://kellssecurity.com/blog/how-to-set-up-two-factor-authentication"> two factor authentication </a>everywhere it's offered. If you ever do click something you shouldn't have, report it through<a data-mce-href="https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/" href="https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Action Fraud</a> so it's on record, and change your passwords straight away. My<a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/toolkit" href="https://kellssecurity.com/toolkit"> Safety Toolkit </a>has the tools I use myself, and if you want a second pair of eyes on a suspicious email, feel free to <a data-mce-href="https://kellssecurity.com/contact" href="https://kellssecurity.com/contact">get in touch</a>.</p>

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