You receive an unexpected email that appears to be from a professor you know, but you don't recognize the email address. The email is asking you to purchase gift cards for them. Which of the following actions will help keep you and your school secure$?$

Purchase the gift cards; it's from someone you trust.

Confirm the email by calling the professor or connect with them in their class or office.

Ignore the message; let someone else report it$.$

Purchase the gift cards, then confirm if the request was legitimate.