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1. www.snopes.com › list › 5-online-scams-to-watch-out-for20 Online Scams to Watch Out For - Snopes.com

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Facebook Login Scam. Beware of scam emails masquerading as messages from Facebook, warning that "someone tried to log in to your account" followed by an 8-digit ID number. These fraudulent ...

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2. www.canadapost-postescanada.ca › cpc › enRecognizing spam, fraudulent emails and text messages

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   Phishing emails or text messages are intended to trigger a quick reaction and a sense of urgency by asking consumers to "update", "validate", or "confirm" information or “pay” a sum of money otherwise their account will be suspended, or their delivery held, as examples.

3. www.which.co.uk › news › article5 email scams to watch out for right now - Which? News

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   Mar 6, 2024 · With a quarter of people receiving suspicious emails every day, it’s becoming more difficult to separate genuine emails from those designed by fraudsters. Below, we detail five email scams to watch out for right now and how you can spot and avoid these emails.

4. www.bbb.org › article › news-releasesBBB Scam Alert: Scammers are impersonating businesses and ...

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   Mar 15, 2024 · Email continues to be a popular avenue for scammers who want to steal consumers’ personal and financial information. To trick consumers into clicking links and providing personal information,...

5. malwaretips.com › blogs › email-scamsBeware These 10 Email Scams So You Don’t Get Ripped Off

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   Sep 28, 2023 · This guide provided an overview of the top 10 email scams exploiting vulnerabilities through phishing attempts, malware downloads, invoice fraud, romance cons, bogus job offers, and more. Knowing common red flags like mismatched links, spoofed domains, urgent threats demanding action, and shady attachments can help recipients identify malicious ...

6. consumer.ftc.gov › 2021 › 03Spotting scammy emails | Consumer Advice

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   Mar 17, 2021 · Don’t give your bank account, credit card, or personal information over the phone to someone who contacts you out of the blue. And if you do get a fake email like this, help your community by reporting it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

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   Are fake job offers a scam?

   • Bogus Job Offers – Scammers advertise fake job offers through email promising generous compensation but first requiring an application fee or handing over personal information. With so much legitimate correspondence also taking place over email, it can be tricky for the average user to identify signs of malicious messages.

   Beware These 10 Email Scams So You Don’t Get Ripped Off

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   Are scammers posing as legitimate businesses?

   • To trick consumers into clicking links and providing personal information, scammers are posing as legitimate businesses and emailing consumers. BBB warns consumers to be extra vigilant when receiving urgent emails from supposed businesses asking for payment information. How the scam works

   BBB Scam Alert: Scammers are impersonating businesses and sending

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   What are the most common email scam ploys?

   • Email’s inherent vulnerabilities make it an ideal channel for scammers to deploy a variety of deceptive tactics. Some of the most common ploys seen include: Phishing – Fraudulent emails aim to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information through spoofing, urgent calls to action, and embedded malicious links and attachments.

   Beware These 10 Email Scams So You Don’t Get Ripped Off

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   What if I receive a fake email from a scammer?

   • If you receive a fake email from a scammer pretending to be a business, report it to BBB Scam Tracker to warn others. Scammers are impersonating businesses and emailing consumers about renewing subscriptions. Learn how to avoid these imposter email phishing scams.

   BBB Scam Alert: Scammers are impersonating businesses and sending

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   What should I do if I receive a phishing email from Shaw?

   • Fraudulent messages and phishing attempts often include false messages related to: If you feel that your Shaw account or banking information may be at risk after opening or responding to a phishing email: Change your username and password. Recover/change your My Account password. Contact Shaw to report an incident related to your Shaw account.

   How to identify phishing or scam emails - Shaw Support

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   How do phishing scams work at Shaw?

   • Phishing scams often try to gain control over email accounts. There are times when Shaw may ask you to fill out a form, such as a DocuSign form, as part of the customer service process. These forms will always be sent to you by a trusted Shaw source, who you should already be familiar with as part of the customer service process.

   How to identify phishing or scam emails - Shaw Support

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8. support.shaw.ca › t5 › internet-articlesHow to identify phishing or scam emails - Shaw Support

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   If you receive such an email and are not familiar with the sender, contact us to confirm its legitimacy before opening any links or attachments. Legitimate emails from Shaw will end in @shaw.ca, @marketing.shaw.ca, @shaw.sjrb.ca, @sjrb.ca or @shawdirect.ca.