Your email program just made a mistake and let an email you suspect may be spam through to your inbox. How do you decide what to do? Click that link? Mark the message as junk? Here are five steps to help you make that decision using an email about a $50 Amazon gift card.Who really sent it? If your email program isn’t set up to show the sender’s information, check your … [Read more...] about 5 tips to spot a bogus email
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Cable Service email is a scam
The “Cable Service” email comes in many varieties. The hook used in the email urges you to compare cable rates to obtain the best deal. With cable rates as high as they are, this hook can be very attractive. The problem is, the email is nothing more than a scam.Here’s just one example.In today’s email, I received an offer to learn “Breaking news on how you could save on … [Read more...] about Cable Service email is a scam
Modern Day Phishing Scams
As technology continues to advance, phishing scams are more prevalent than ever before. With everyone looking to simplify as much as possible, these scams are often disguised as a great way to make life easier or provide you with a quick and painless way to make a buck. Unfortunately, they often end up just the opposite, nothing but pain and hassle. If you end up a victim to … [Read more...] about Modern Day Phishing Scams
Technical foul—when the technician is the hacker
Reader Celeste G. recently needed help upgrading an Apple device. She wrote, “I couldn't get into my contacts list because they were in my device and it was closed until I upgraded. I thought AHA! My laptop! I'll look up Apple on there.” Celeste had the right idea, but this is where she got anxious and called one of the first numbers she found.“I called it and there were so … [Read more...] about Technical foul—when the technician is the hacker
12 Scams of Christmas could drive a Santa to drink
The 12 Scams of Christmas are enough to drive a Santa to drink. With everything from viruses and malware being distributed via email and websites to good old fashioned liars and and cheats, the Naughty List is huge. I hope my list will keep you entertained and informed and above all, safe, this holiday season. You’ll find all of these topics covered on Criminal Element. Just … [Read more...] about 12 Scams of Christmas could drive a Santa to drink