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A message says 'respond within 24 hours or lose access.' Which NCSC scam sign is that?

Urgency, a limited time to respond.

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  1. Urgency ✔
  2. Scarcity
  3. Authority

Why: Scammers rush you so you will not stop to think. The NCSC says criminals often threaten fines or other bad consequences.

Huh, didn't know that: The NCSC's five signs are authority, urgency, emotion, scarcity and current events.

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Answer: Urgency. Scammers rush you so you will not stop to think. The NCSC says criminals often threaten fines or other bad consequences.

  1. UK NCSC: Spot scams www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/phishing-scams/spot-scams
    Are you told you have a limited time to respond (such as 'within 24 hours' or 'immediately')?
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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