How to Recognize Fake Email?

Every day people receive fake messages that appear to be sent by a bank, postal service, or some other important organization. These messages try to trick you into sharing your personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers.

How do you know if an email message is fake?

1. Check who the sender is. Sometimes the name looks real, but the email address is not the same as the one they usually use.

2. Look for errors in the text. Many fake messages contain spelling mistakes or are written strangely.

3. Do not click on suspicious links. Messages may try to convince you to click on a link and enter your personal information.

4. Do not trust messages that try to scare you. If it says you must do something immediately or something bad will happen, be careful.

How to verify where an email message came from?

Every email has hidden data that shows where it was sent from.

In most email programs, you can click “Show more details” or “Show original message”.

How to protect yourself from scams?

• Do not give your passwords or personal information to strangers.

• Always verify links before clicking on them.

• Use strong passwords and do not share them with anyone.

With some caution, you can prevent someone from deceiving you!

If you want to verify whether an email is genuine or fake, you can follow these steps:

1. Check the sender’s address – Click on the sender’s name and verify the actual email address.
Fake emails often use addresses that are similar to official ones but contain additional characters or errors
(e.g., support@paypall.com instead of support@paypal.com).

2. Check the grammar and tone of the message – Phishing emails often contain grammatical errors or unusual sentences.

3. Do not click suspicious links – Move your mouse over the link and check where it leads (it will appear at the bottom of the browser or email program). If the link does not lead to an official website, it is probably fake.

4. Check attached files – Do not open attachments if you are not sure about the sender.

5. Compare with previous emails – If you have received a similar message in the past, check if the information matches.