<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Online scammers are using sophisticated tactics like fake unsubscription links to trick people.</li><li>Phishing schemes disguised as unpaid highway toll text message alerts are on the rise.</li><li>Digital experts warn that clicking untrustworthy unsubscribe links can lead to security risks.</li><li>1 in every 644 email unsubscribe links may direct users to malicious sites, according to DNSFilter.</li><li>Scammers use unsubscribe links to confirm active email addresses and potentially steal login credentials.</li><li>Legitimate businesses do not ask for login information via email unsubscribes.</li><li>Tips for spotting scams include using list-unsubscribe headers or marking emails as junk.</li><li>Dummy email accounts and privacy features like Apple's 'Hide My Email' can enhance digital security.</li></ul>

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