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4. Check the branding. Take a look at the quality of of any logos in the email. For example, if the images are pixelated, this can strongly indicate that the email is a scam. Compare the branding in the email to the company's genuine website or any genuine emails you've received from the company in the past. 5.
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Mar 6, 2024 · 3. MetaMask email scam. A scam email impersonating MetaMask. Interest in an email supposedly from cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask also spiked in recent days, according to Google Trends data. The email, titled ‘Immediate Action Required: Suspension Alert', tells you that you need to ‘update your wallet’ to comply with ‘global regulations’.
- Alarming Subject Line. Cybercriminals use social engineering, which is just targeted manipulation to convince a person (or organization) to reveal sensitive information.
- Suspicious Domain Name. The cybercriminals will also try to ensure the email looks legitimate. For example, they may use the name, logo, and email design of a reputable company.
- Greeting is Generic or Too Personalized. Some phishing emails will start with a generic greeting. For instance, they may greet you with "Dear Customer," "Dear [Service] User," "To Whom It May Concern," "Dear [username on email address]," or simply "Greetings."
- Grammar and Spelling Mistakes. When a legitimate company sends an email, it will ensure it has correct grammar and spelling. A phishing email, on the other hand, may have obvious errors.
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- The message is sent from a public email domain. No legitimate organisation will send emails from an address that ends ‘@gmail.com’. Not even Google. Except for some small operations, most companies will have their own email domain and email accounts.
- The domain name is misspelt. There’s another clue hidden in domain names that provides a strong indication of phishing scams – unfortunately, it complicates our previous clue.
- The email is poorly written. You can often tell if an email is a scam if it contains poor spelling and grammar. Many people will tell you that such errors are part of a ‘filtering system’ in which cyber criminals target only the most gullible people.
- It includes suspicious attachments or links. Phishing emails come in many forms. We’ve focused on emails in this article, but you might also get scam text messages, phone calls or social media posts.
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Recognising a scam. It might be a scam if: it seems too good to be true – for example, a holiday that’s much cheaper than you’d expect. someone you don’t know contacts you unexpectedly. you suspect you’re not dealing with a real company – for example, if there’s no postal address. you’ve been asked to transfer money quickly.
