I accidentally sent an email to what seemed like a fraudulent Pinterest customer support address. I'm worried about the security of my app and whether my device could get a virus from this interaction. Do I need to create a new account? Can my app be infected in any way? I'm hesitant to reach out to Pinterest again, so I'm looking for advice on how to handle this situation and if there are steps I should take, especially after filling out forms on that site.
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It's a common mistake, don't stress too much! Simply emailing them won't give you a virus. Just make sure you didn't share any sensitive information—if you did, change your password on Pinterest immediately and enable two-factor authentication. That should keep your account safe!
Yeah, it sounds more like phishing than a virus. If nothing sensitive was shared, you're probably okay. Just keep an eye out for any unusual spam in your inbox for a while as that can happen when they confirm your email is active.
I filled out some forms too, should I delete the app or reset my phone?
I shared my name and username, should I be worried about that?