Email Phishing Schemes

Fraud continues to be rampant. Last month we highlighted new ways your phone is under attack. However, that does not mean scammers have moved away from email to your phone. This Board Brief reminds us phishing scams still abound. Scammers intend to get you to download malware. Remember, malware is designed to steal your passwords, your personal information or control your computer without your knowledge.

What should you be looking for when you receive an email from an unknown source (or a source that seems legitimate like a vendor or bank)? The first step is to think, do I do business or have an account with this entity? In the example below, ADOBE has sent a statement to this person. However, the person does not have an account with Adobe!

When you receive an email like this, suspect its source and look very, very closely at it before you consider how to respond. Of course, the best response is to delete it immediately.

If you are concerned about its content, go to the website of the company that is supposed to have sent it (Adobe in this case). When we say contact, never click on a link in the email in question. Open your browser and go directly to the company’s website (www.adobe.com, in this case).

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