392 Don't let them rush you - Stay Safe Online · Part 1

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Today, we're starting a short series about staying safe online.

And I want to begin with one of the simplest tricks scammers use.

They rush you.

Maybe you get a message that says:

"Your bank account will be blocked in one hour."

Or:

"We couldn't deliver your package. Confirm your information now."

You read it, and your quiet morning suddenly feels like an emergency.

That's the idea. Everything has to happen now—apparently, even before you finish your coffee.

A common online trick is called phishing.