If you click a link in a phishing email, you will likely be taken to ____.
A) a legitimate Web site, in which you can do business safely
B) a competitor's Web site (say, going to BarnesandNoble.com when you thought you were going to Amazon.com)
C) the phishing perpetrator's Web site
D) A Web site that is being targeted by a denial-of-service attack

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Clicking a link in a phishing email will typically take you to the phishing perpetrator's website, which will mimic a legitimate website and attempt to steal your personal or financial information. It is important to always verify the URL of a website before entering any sensitive information.

If You Click a Link in a Phishing Email, You