How do I know if an email is legitimate or a phishing email?

Symptoms/Issue:
How to identify a phishing email.

Solution: Explain the recommended solution or workaround for the issue.
If you are unsure if an email is legitimate or if it is spam/phishing, please refer to the instructions on reporting spam which are found on the following page: Phishing - Information Technology Security (mcmaster.ca)

Related Links:
Page: Forward spam emails as an attachment (Client Services Self Help Portal) email phishing spam Page: Phishing Emails: Immediate Steps to Take if You’ve Entered Your Credentials (Client Services Self Help Portal) phishing Page: Report spam or phishing (Client Services Self Help Portal) spam phishing Page: Spot a Phishing Email (Client Services Self Help Portal) phishing spam

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