The five-second email check that stops phishing attempts

Plus: What happens if you click a phishing link, what to do if you entered your password on a fake site, and the three things to check before clicking any email link

Email remains the primary way scammers try to steal your passwords, banking information, and personal data. These phishing emails pretend to be from legitimate companies, banks, or government agencies to trick you into clicking on malicious links or revealing sensitive information.

Many people either ignore warnings and click everything, or become so war…