>Protect Against Phishing/Email Scams

Millions of fraudulent and scam emails circulate every day. Phishing emails, for example, look just like they came from your bank, a charitable institution or an e-commerce site – but they're fakes, designed to get you to reveal personal or financial information.

Other fraudulent messages may appear to come from a friend or family member in distress, begging for money. (Social networking sites are filled with imposters like this.) Still others may try to sell prescription drugs, ask for donations, declare you a lottery winner or plead for your assistance in some way.

Do not respond to any of these messages.

Always have your guard up when reading unsolicited email from an address you don't recognize. Be suspicious of any email or message requesting:

  • Money
  • Your passwords
  • Your account information
  • Any personal details
  • That you “verify your account” or “confirm your identity”

Legitimate institutions will not ask for these things. In most cases, your friends and family wouldn't, either.

More tips to keep you safe from email scams:

  • Never send bank or credit card information over email
  • Never reply to threats such as “Respond within 48 hours or your account will be closed”
  • Never download attachments or follow links in a suspicious email. You could infect your computer with a virus or spyware
  • If you want to donate to a charity or check your bank account status, call the institution directly

To help keep scam emails (and any attached viruses) out, ensure your computer's security is fully up-to-date. Read more about choosing the right protective software programs for you.

Be aware and stay safe with Protection Power.

 

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