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You receive a text message from a commercial shipping company notifying you that they need an updated address to deliver a package to you. It provides a link for you to provide the information needed. What is the best course of action?
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Delete the message
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“If you get a text message you weren't expecting and it asks you to give some personal or financial information, don't click on any links. Legitimate companies won't ask for information about your account by text.”
— Federal Trade Commission — How to Recognize and Report Spam Text Messages ↗Full course answer keys:Cyber Awareness Challenge Answers →