There is one prank that always goes too far: email scams. These attacks, also called phishing, are becoming more and more common and can hit you at home or work.
Here’s how to avoid being the wrong end of the joke:
- Check Your Address – The sender’s email address should be the same as the person or business that sent it. If it looks weird, don’t trust it.
- Attachment Issues – Emails with attached files or pictures with strange names are a no-no.
- A Strange Hello – Look for strange greetings. An email from a coworker that starts with, “Salutations Comrade,” immediately smells fishy.
- Danger Will Robinson – Emails that include threats and give time limits should be instantly doubted. No real business or friend writes this way.
So tell a tall tale at your (probably digital) water cooler. But send those weird and untrustworthy emails where they belong: your spam folder or the IT department.
