Money expert Clark Howard says you should always be cautious with emails the come from people or organizations you don't know. Here is his #1 tip to spot an email phishing scam and what you should not do when you get one.
Look Out for These Scam Email Subject Lines
- Payroll Deduction Form
- Please review the leave law requirements
- Password Check Required Immediately
- Required to read or complete: "COVID-19 Safety Policy"
- COVID-19 Remote Work Policy Update
See the full list of scam email subject lines from KnowBe4.
<span style="font-weight: 400;">"Phishing emails will always contain a link to a website, or a toll free number to call. Don't call, and never click the link — not even if it seems legitimate. Instead, go to the company's website," </span><a href="https://clark.com/scams-rip-offs/how-outsmart-email-phishing-scams/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Clark says</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span>
If you’re not sure that the email you received is legitimate, do your due diligence and look up the sending company’s official website yourself. And never enter your personal information into a link you received in an email.
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