ConsumerAffairs pasted a reader's 'Microsoft 365 deactivation' email into ChatGPT, which rated it very likely phishing. It pointed to the scare tactics, vague wording, a big 'Verify Here' button, an unrelated company footer and a link that bounced through a non-Microsoft address.
I've received an email that might be a scam. Here is the full text, including the sender address and any link addresses I can see (I have NOT clicked anything): [PASTE EMAIL]. It claims to be from [COMPANY]. Please list the warning signs and any signs it could be genuine, tell me how confident you are, and explain how I can check safely by going to the official website or app myself instead of using the links.
Replace the [PLACEHOLDERS] with your own details before you send it.
How to try it
- Copy the email text and sender address into ChatGPT without clicking any buttons or links.
- Ask it to list red flags and how sure it is, then read through its reasons.
- Check your account by typing the company’s address into your browser yourself, and delete or report the email if it’s fake.
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Reference: ConsumerAffairs