Outlook - Identify a fraudulent email Video

Learn to identify fraudulent emails in this informative video. Discover the key indicators to watch out for, such as suspicious sender addresses, alarming subject lines, and phishing attempts. Avoid clicking on dubious links or opening suspicious attachments, and use caution when sharing sensitive information. Stay vigilant to lower your risk of falling victim to email fraud. #outlook #advanced #research

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Here are some indicators that can assist you in identifying them,

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verify the sender's email address carefully.

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If it doesn't correspond to the company's official domain, it is probably a scam

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pay attention to addresses that resemble legitimate ones

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but include errors or slight modifications.

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Phishing emails frequently employ subject lines that are

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alarming or convey urgency to incite prompt action.

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Examples include your account will be closed or immediate action required.

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Fraudulent emails frequently have spelling and

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grammatical errors or awkward sentence structures

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as they are often quickly written or translated.

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Legitimate businesses will never solicit sensitive information such

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as passwords or credit card details through email

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exercise caution. If an email requests such data

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hover your cursor over the links in the email

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to reveal the real URL without actually clicking them.

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If the URL appears unusual or doesn't correspond to the official website.

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It is probably a phishing attempt.

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Refrain from clicking on links contained in dubious emails,

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refrain from opening attachments in emails that appear suspicious.

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These could potentially contain malware

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report, the email as phishing in outlook,

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delete the email from your inbox.

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Outlook often identifies suspicious emails by placing

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them directly in the junk email folder.

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If an email is directed there,

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be cautious before responding or interacting with it,

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maintaining vigilance and thoroughly examining

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the clues can significantly lower

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your chances of becoming a target of email fraud.

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Exercising caution and having a solid grasp of

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scam indicators are crucial for safeguarding your sensitive information

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and evading the schemes devised by cyber criminals.

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