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The link could cause a program to be installed on your computer (called a "virus") that could do very bad things (steal information, delete or modify your files, etc). Don't even open e-mails from people you don't know. Just delete them.

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a) it could be something unsuitable

b) it will most likly host a virus or a sale offer both bad dont ever click the link just delete it but make a not of the name of the sender so you know not to click anything of them EVERY or you can also make it go strait to junk

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Why is it important to not click a link in n email message from someone you don't know?

Because many times it can be spam or can be a link to a virus that will get into your computer. Even if you do know the person make sure they knwo they are sneding you it because it can also be someone hacking their account to send you the same spam.