Types of Email Scams

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Phishing

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

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Fraudulent requests for money or advance fees

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

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Virus-generated email

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

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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.

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

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Phishing Email

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

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Example of Phishing

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Emails pretending to be from organizations like PayPal or eBay.

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Personal Information

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

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Fake Website

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A site that looks real but is used to capture your personal details.

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Phishers

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People who create phishing scams to steal information.

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Recognizing Phishing

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Emails that urge you to click links or provide personal details.