Security News > 2021 > February > How to easily check if an email is legit or a scam, and protect yourself and your company
2021-02-08 21:41
Because my email address is public, most of these messages are unsolicited; a few might even be dangerous.
Scam emails often look real; they're personalized and can be quite convincing.
If you receive a file from someone you know, but you weren't expecting it, check with the sender before you open the file.
Another place to check is the sender's email address.
If, on the other hand, you think the email is a scam, delete it without unsubscribing, even if the link is offered.
The sad reality is that most of these setups will change the sender's email regularly, so after a while, you'll start receiving the messages again.