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Information security starts with you. Learn how to spot the signs. 

If you suspect you have been sent a phishing email, forward it to spam@umanitoba.ca. 

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1. Greed or urgency

Phishing attempts tend to immediately try to bring out an emotional reaction in you like greed, curiosity and fear and will often sound urgent.

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2. Check the link!

Typos in standard domain names are a common trick.

University of manitoba tax department

3. Fictional department or unit

Scammers are often not familiar with an organization and use fictional departments that sound official.