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email scams
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- 1what is Phishing email ?an email that tricks you into handing over sensitive or personal information ( login details, bank details)
- 2how do you protect yourself from emails scams ?use a SPAM filter to stop scams ever reaching your inbox. never click things that looks suspicious
- 3what to look out for ?greeting, they won't know your name
the senders address is often a variation. forged link
request for personal information
sense of urgency.
poor spelling and grammar - 4what is a Trojan Horse and Malware email ?offers something tempting to look at, either an attachment or link, for example a funny video. this then installs a virus on your computer once you have opened it.
- 5advanced fee fraudusually a long and desperate plea for help and the sender will claim they need cash from you and in return will pay you back.
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- Flashcards on email scams , created by Jodie Ambridge on 05/10/2017.
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