How to recognise a spam email:
Spam email seems urgent. It contain spelling errors and poor grammar.
Asking for confidential information and contain links to suspicious looking websites.
You may not be addressed personally.
What to do if you get a spam email:
Don’t click or open unsolicited emails. Delete it or pass it to scams@oft.gsi.gov.uk
If you do open a spam email, do not open or click on attachments.
Attachments could contain viruses or damaging software that could weaken the security of your computer.
Never pay for a gift and disregard offers that ask you to.
If in doubt, don’t reply.
How to protect yourself:
Never email your personal or financial information. Always check url of a site that asks you to fill in confidential information.
Know the address, phone number and identity of companies you’re dealing with.
Protect yourself with an anti-virus software, anti-spyware, and firewall.
Check your bank statements regularly.
This is an example of Spam email.
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