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The “urgent invoice” has better grammar now

Spelling mistakes used to give phishing away. AI writing tools have removed that clue.

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For years the advice was simple: look for clumsy spelling. Writing assistants have ended that. A fraudulent message can now be as polished as a real one, and tailored to your job title.

Signs that still work

  • A deadline that leaves no time to check.
  • A request to keep the matter quiet.
  • New bank details for a supplier you already pay.
  • A link whose address does not match the sender.

The fix is dull and effective: before paying or logging in, confirm through a route you already trust, such as a known phone number or typing the website address yourself.

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