This email looks real, but is it a fake?
You will learn simple ways to spot a fake email pretending to be real.
Some emails look real but are fake. Scammers copy logos and names to fool you.
They hope you will panic and click fast. So slow down and look closely.
Check who sent it. Look for odd spelling. Watch for scary words like act now.
When in doubt, do not click. Go to the real website yourself instead.
Try this
- Look at the sender's email address, not just the name.
- Check for spelling mistakes or strange wording.
- Notice if it rushes you or threatens you.
- Do not click any link or button inside it.
- Open a new window and visit the company's real website to check.
A message you can copy
I got an email that says it is from [name of company]. Here is what it says: [paste the words]. Does this sound like a scam? Please explain why or why not.
Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.
Buddy says
Never trust an email just because it has a logo. Logos are easy to copy.