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An email has perfect spelling and grammar. What does CISA say that tells you?

Nothing. Good grammar no longer means a message is safe.

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  1. It does not prove the email is safe ✔
  2. It proves the email is real
  3. It proves the sender is a coworker

Why: Scammers now use tools that polish their writing. Judge a message by what it asks you to do and where the link goes, not by typos.

Huh, didn't know that: The old tip to look for bad spelling is out of date.

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Answer: It does not prove the email is safe. Scammers now use tools that polish their writing. Judge a message by what it asks you to do and where the link goes, not by typos.

  1. CISA: Recognize and Report Phishing www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world/recognize-and-report-phishing
    some emails will now have perfect grammar and spelling.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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