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If you’re not careful, criminals can rob you via your email inbox. In many cases, unsuspecting victims get lured in from the email subject line.
A recent report from KnowBe4, a security awareness training firm, shows some of the email subject lines that scammers are using most frequently to try to trick people out of their money and/or personal information.
Here are the top phishing scam email subject lines that you need to look out for, according to KnowBe4.
Of course, when it comes to emails, subject lines aren’t the only thing you need to watch for.
Money expert Clark Howard says you should always be cautious with emails that come from people or organizations you don’t know. A lot of crooks employ a ruse called “phishing,” which is when they hide who they are by pretending to be someone or an entity you’re familiar with.
Here’s his #1 tip to spot an email phishing scam and what you should not do when you get one.
“Phishing emails will always contain a link to a website, or a toll-free number to call. Don’t call, and never click the link — not even if it seems legitimate. Instead, go to the company’s website,” Clark says.
If you’re not sure that an email you’ve received is legitimate, do your due diligence and look up the sending company’s official website yourself. Some things to look for include:
And never enter your personal information into a link you received in an email.
Crooks are trying to get you to click on things that will interest you and make you want to act on them. Stay vigilant by scrutinizing the emails in your inbox before you click on them.
Criminals are targeting everyone from seniors and veterans to job seekers. Read our guide on how to spot a fake remote job listing.
This post was last modified on December 11, 2023 2:50 pm
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