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A suspicious email has an 'unsubscribe' link. What does CISA say to do?

Do not use it. Delete the message instead.

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  1. Click it to stop future spam
  2. Reply with the word STOP
  3. Do not click it, just delete the message ✔

Why: In a scam email, unsubscribe can confirm your address is live or lead to a bad site. Delete it and report it if you can.

Huh, didn't know that: CISA's three steps are Recognize, Resist and Delete.

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Answer: Do not click it, just delete the message. In a scam email, unsubscribe can confirm your address is live or lead to a bad site. Delete it and report it if you can.

  1. CISA: Recognize and Report Phishing www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world/recognize-and-report-phishing
    Delete the message. Don't reply or click on any attachment or link, including any "unsubscribe" link. Just delete.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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