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How can you safely verify this electricity bill email?

You receive an email claiming that your latest Hydro One electricity bill is ready. It includes an account number, an amount due, a payment deadline, and a “View & Pay Bill” button. What is the safest next step?

Reply to the email with your account number and ask the sender to confirm the outstanding balance.

Click “View & Pay Bill” and enter your banking details because the email includes specific billing information.

Independently access Hydro One's official website or mobile app to verify your bill and payment details before taking action.

Pay the amount immediately because electricity bills are time-sensitive and late payments may have consequences.

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What is the safest response to this invoice email with a PDF attachment?

You receive an email with an invoice attached for the latest services, and warns that payment is due within 7 days to avoid a late fee. You do not recall ordering anything from ACME Corp. What should you do?

Reply to the sender and ask for more details about the services and an itemized breakdown.

Do not open the attachment or pay. Verify the invoice through a trusted contact and report the email.

Open the PDF to see what the invoice is for, since PDF files are safe to open.

Pay the invoice quickly to avoid the late fee and sort out any mistake afterward.

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What is the biggest warning sign in this email?

You receive an email claiming your Microsoft 365 account will be deactivated in 24 hours unless you verify your identity. What is the safest way to assess this message?

Click “Verify Account” because the email uses Microsoft 365 branding.

Reply to the sender and ask them to confirm that the warning is genuine.

Independently check your account through an official Microsoft website or your organization's IT team.

Follow the instructions because the email identifies the sender as Microsoft Security.

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