While phishing can feel very personal, chances are that it isn’t. Scammers reach out to many people with each attempt, hoping to trick as many as they can.

While the scam attempt may look as though it was made by someone who knows your details, there’s a very big chance that they’re just faking it to get you to trust them.

That’s why you shouldn’t panic when you think that someone is trying to scam you. Instead, verify the authenticity through an official channel, and report it if it is a scam. That way, you can stay scam proof and help others too.