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

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   Sep 28, 2023 · If you’ve been victimized by an email scam leading to identity theft or financial fraud, take these steps to secure accounts and recover losses: Report Phishing Emails. Forward phishing scam messages to spam@uce.gov and to the FTC at spam@uce.gov. You can also report phishing email addresses directly to Gmail and Outlook for investigation.

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

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   Mar 15, 2024 · If you receive a fake email from a scammer pretending to be a business, report it to BBB Scam Tracker to warn others.

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

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   Mar 6, 2024 · You can report scam emails by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk. If you've fallen victim to a scam, call your bank immediately using the number on the back of your bank card and report it to Action Fraud or call the police on 101 if you’re in Scotland.

6. support.shaw.ca › t5 › internet-articlesRecent Fraudulent Messages and Phishing Attempts - Shaw Support

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   If you receive a phishing email, please forward it to our Internet Security team at: internet.abuse@sjrb.ca. If possible, please include the email headers in order to allow us to track the sender. A guide to obtaining headers can be found at: Obtaining Email Headers for Spam/Phishing Notification. Recent examples of phishing messages.

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   What if I've been victimized by a phishing email scam?

   • If you’ve been victimized by an email scam leading to identity theft or financial fraud, take these steps to secure accounts and recover losses: Forward phishing scam messages to spam@uce.gov and to the FTC at spam@uce.gov. You can also report phishing email addresses directly to Gmail and Outlook for investigation.

   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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   How do I report a phishing scam?

   • Forward phishing scam messages to spam@uce.gov and to the FTC at spam@uce.gov. You can also report phishing email addresses directly to Gmail and Outlook for investigation. Reporting fraudulent emails helps get them blacklisted. Immediately change passwords on any accounts potentially compromised by phishing scams.

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

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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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   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 information do scammers ask for?

   • They ask for confidential information, such as your account username, account number, and email password. In order to keep your identity safe, it is important to know what to look for. See our article Identifying Fraudulent Emails/"Phishing" for more information about identifying fraudulent emails.

   Recent Fraudulent Messages and Phishing Attempts - Shaw Support

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8. www.verified.org › guides › how-to-verify-emails8 Ways to Verify Emails: Don't Fall for Email Scams

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   Sep 21, 2021 · What do I do if I receive a scam email? Most importantly, don’t respond, click on any links, or download attachments. Before deleting the email, take a screenshot and report the phishing scam to the FTC and the Anti-Phishing Working Group at [email protected]. What happens if I accidentally clicked on a link in a scam email?