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Phishing scams have been around for quite some time now. But not many people are aware of what it is and what it can do to them. It is simply a ploy used by fraudsters to lead you to divulge personal information by pretending to be legitimate online business companies. In fact, they trick you to believe they are popular companies, such as Facebook, in order to get your trust.
Beware! Once they have your information, they will then collect information or money from you through your computer or online bank accounts. Here are some tips on how to recognize phishing emails and also how you can protect yourself:
• Poor grammar and spelling. Often, fraudsters, unlike legit companies, are not (or do not employ) copy editors and post emails that are not well written. So, chances are, if you read an email with grammatical errors, it could be a scam dealer.
• Avoid clicking links in emails. Links included in dubious email messages could be traps. Simply move your cursor (without clicking) on the link and check if the address is the same as the one in the message.
Sometimes, the real web address (that pops up when you move the cursor) is not the same as the company’s supposed web address.
Links could also bring you to .exe files which could infect your PC with malicious software.
• Scammers often use threats. Fraudsters, and swindlers in general, are good at causing their victims to feel guilty or fearful. They will threaten to close your account or say that your security has been compromised in order to cause people to act according to their wishes. Such tactics are not used by professional companies. Get more information on how you can protect yourself from such ploys.
