E-mail is one of the most common means that fraudsters use to deceive users and exploit their device vulnerabilities, as the fraudster sends a message to the user that is available on a graphical interface similar to the interface of a company or bank for the purpose of accessing information to penetrate you, for this in this topic I liked to know you about 3 types of Messages should be treated with caution while opening it, and it is best not to open it at all.
First off, what is Phishing (pronounced “fishing”)? It is a type of online identity theft that uses e-mail and fraudulent websites that are designed to steal your personal data or information such as credit card numbers, passwords, account data or other information. To protect yourself from phishing scams sent through e-mail, if an email looks suspicious, don't risk your personal information by responding to it. Delete junk email messages without opening them. Sometimes even opening spam can alert spammers or put an unprotected computer at risk. Don't reply to email unless you're certain that the message comes from a legitimate source. This includes not responding to messages that offer an option to "Remove me from your list." Do not "unsubscribe" unless the mail is from a known or trusted sender. Use the junk mail tools in your e-mail program.
You won an award:
If you come up with a message that contains a title that tells you that you won an award or that you inherited a fortune, it is preferable not to open it, such messages are deceptive, and unfortunately many users believe that it is real, you must know that when you participate in some competitions such as the one on You put your email in the comments, which allows a group of swindlers to take it and send you a message that you won and put their own links that may lead to your penetration.
Confirm or update your personal data:
Many swindlers collect a set of emails either by purchasing them or taking them from one of the sites after it was hacked, so they send messages bearing the same interface as a company or bank, such as PayPay, so they ask you to update your information, in case you received such messages, it is preferable that you do not enter the link Until you confirm that it is affiliated with the company or bank, or update your information directly from your account.
Your device is infected with a virus:
Some swindlers take advantage of people's fear of infecting their devices with viruses, so they send messages to some users telling them that their devices are infected with a virus, and unfortunately many users believe this lie, even if your device is infected with a virus it will show you system errors or an alert from the antivirus program and not By e-mail, if you received such a message, I advise you to delete it immediately without reading it.
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