Plain English

Expression: Fall for

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Jan 29, 2026
They explain the phrasal verb
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ANECDOTE

Jeff's Close Call With A Scam

  • Jeff almost fell for a scam last year but did not become a victim.
  • He uses that experience to introduce how to use the expression "fall for" in English.
INSIGHT

Phishing Exploits Trusted Appearances

  • Phishing relies on imitating trusted sources to exploit built trust and gain credentials.
  • Even believable-looking emails can be malicious if they request sensitive information.
ADVICE

Never Share Passwords Or One-Time Codes

  • Avoid entering passwords or codes into unexpected forms or callers asking for them.
  • Do not share one-time codes or passwords over the phone or email even if the request seems official.
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