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Here are some common red flags that you should be on the lookout for in your Inboxesmailbox:
- The email doesn’t address you by name. This is more important than you may think. If the email begins with a simple “Hi,” a vague “Sir/Madame,” or your email address, there’s a large possibility that the email is spam. These sort of impersonal greetings will often be a warning that you need to keep your eyes keenly peeled for one (or more) of the following malicious attempts.
The from address doesn't match the email address. Usually the From field in the email will say it is from a certain person, however the actual email address will not match this. Below is an example of what this looks like.
Note Note that the From field says "virginwines.co.uk" but the actual email address is a totally different one.
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