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A financial services company has recently experienced a surge in phishing attacks targeting its employees. The IT security team has implemented a multi-layered security approach that includes employee training, email filtering, and incident response protocols. During a training session, employees are presented with a simulated phishing email that appears to be from the company\'s HR department, requesting them to verify their login credentials. What is the most effective strategy for employees to adopt when encountering such phishing attempts?
Always verify the sender's email address and look for inconsistencies in the email content before taking any action.
Immediately report the email to the IT department without checking the sender's details.
Click on the link provided in the email to see if it leads to the legitimate company website.
Respond to the email with the requested information to avoid any potential issues with HR.

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