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Question 19

Maya has received the following email. She is suspicious of its contents and has highlighted the words Dear User.

From: QuickPost-alert@direct-quickpost-delivery.net To: maya.jones23 Subject: Immediate Action: Unclaimed Shipment QP-992120

Dear User,

We attempted to deliver a valuable shipment today, but no one was home.

Please use this link to confirm your details and reschedule.

[Update Address Now]

If you do not update your address, the parcel will be sent back to the sendor.

Thank you, QuickPost Support

Give one reason why the use of the generic greeting "Dear User" might make Maya suspect that this email is a phishing attempt.

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