Avoid e-mail scams

  • E-mails that contain several grammar and spelling mistakes are probably not legitimate.
  • If an e-mail looks suspicious, it may contain malware or links to a virus-infected website.
  • If you receive a suspicious e-mail, do not open it or click on any links; simply delete the e-mail.
  • Do not provide personal information, credit card, debit card, banking information or user names and passwords in an e-mail.
  • Do not send personal information, such as your Social Security number or bank account number, in an e-mail.
  • If you receive a suspicious or unexpected e-mail, don’t click on any links in the message.
  • If you click on an Unsubscribe link in a marketing e-mail, or reply to the message, the marketer will know that your e-mail address is active and may sell it to other companies. Instead, simply delete the message, or mark it as junk or spam.
  • Do not share your passwords or other login credentials, especially over e-mail.