YOU'VE BEEN PHISHED! (But It’s Cool — You’re Safe)

What Just Happened? You just gave your personal information to a fake cruise line named Scamliner. There is no free cruise. There never was. This was a simulated phishing experience meant to show how easy it is to get tricked online. If you’re feeling a little called out — that’s the point. This is a safe place to fail and learn.

What is Phishing? Phishing is when a scammer impersonates a trustworthy entity to steal your personal data. They use fake emails, websites, text messages, and even phone calls to trick you into giving up:

• Passwords
• Credit card numbers
• Social Security numbers
• Your dignity

How to Protect Yourself in the Wild

1. Verify the sender before clicking links.
2. Look at the domain name — is it off by one letter? That’s a trick.
3. Don’t enter personal info on random forms or popups.
4. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) everywhere you can.
5. Use strong, unique passwords with a password manager.

Would You Fall for It Again? (Quick Checklist)

• Did you click something too fast?
• Did the promise of a reward cloud your judgment?
• Did you give up sensitive info without verifying the source?

If you said “yes” to any of those — you're human. But now you're a *smarter* human.

Everyday Anti-Phishing Best Practices

• Don’t trust urgency — scammers love to rush you.
• Pause and verify before you click anything.
• Update passwords regularly.
• Keep your browser and antivirus tools updated.
• Hover over links to see where they *really* go.