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Apologies for the ominous phrasing, but the reality is that cybercriminals are busy laying traps for students.

They will inevitably make a run at extract payment information from you, such as bank or card details.

Student using a laptop on a dormitory bed

Again, never use that link, even if it looks genuine.

The Message Center will display a log of communications sent from Amazon officially.

What does that mean in practical terms?

A white woman with long brown hair in a ponytail looks down at her computer in a distressed manner. She is holding her forehead with one hand and a credit card with the other

Clicking is, of course, what you should absolutely not do.

In fact, these pop-ups are harmlessunlessyou tap on them.

A person’s fingers type at a keyboard, with a digital security screen with a lock on it overlaid.

Phone scammer