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You should do both these things if you get a message that you were not expecting. This could be:

• an email telling you to reset your password
• an email saying your details have been updated
• an email or text message with a security code
• an email asking you to sign in
• a phone call

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You should also change your GOV.UK One Login password.

We recommend that you:

• create a secure and memorable password, for example by using 3 random words
• use a different password to the one you use to sign in to your email

Other ways to keep your information safe

Do not:

• respond to a message that could be a phishing scam - check how to recognise scams if you’re not sure
• tell anybody your security code or any other information, including if they ask you for this information on the phone

You can also report internet scams and phishing.