How Do You Avoid Phishing Scams And Fraudulent Emails?
Ever get emails asking “Dear Valued Customer, We need you to update your credit card information”? The only update you would be doing is giving scammers exactly what they want. Here are a slew of helpful tips to avoid the scammers’ tricks. Don’t believe everything you see, in fact don’t believe anything unless you see clear signs that the emails are digitally signed, from legitimate addresses, and offer respectable options. If you are unsure about the sender being legitimate, look for a phone number. Call the phone number and get things straightened out. If there is no phone number, or you don’t want to call, go back to your homepage, google.com or something. Then go to the website (your bank’s, ebay, paypal, whatever). And contact them through the contact info. on the official website. Avoid clicking links in your emails. Avoid clicking or moving away from your instant message, email, or original website. Clicking or responding may allow for information to be exchanged, leaking your n
