Types of Email Scams

Types of Email Scams

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Computers

6th Grade

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lisa murphy

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Phishing

Back

A type of email scam where attackers try to trick you into giving personal information.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Fraudulent requests for money or advance fees

Back

A type of email scam asking for money or fees under false pretenses.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Virus-generated email

Back

A type of email scam where emails are sent by a virus to spread itself.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Image of a fake email claiming to be from Facebook, asking users to update their account by clicking a suspicious link.

Back

This email is likely a phishing attempt. It uses a fake link and generic greeting to trick users into providing personal information.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Phishing Email

Back

An email that looks real but is designed to steal your personal information.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of Phishing

Back

Emails pretending to be from organizations like PayPal or eBay.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Personal Information

Back

Details like login and bank information that phishing emails try to steal.

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