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    Email Scams

    Spot phishing in 5 seconds.

    Red flags

    • Urgent language — "account suspended."
    • Threats — "lose access."
    • Generic greeting — "Dear Customer."
    • Spelling/grammar errors.
    • Suspicious sender email.
    • Click suspicious links.

    Common senior scams

    • "Your Amazon order is delayed" — fake.
    • "PayPal account suspended" — fake.
    • "Your computer has virus" — fake.
    • "You won a prize" — fake.
    • "IRS owes you refund" — fake.
    • "Grandchild in jail" emergency.

    Verify before clicking

    • Hover over link — see actual URL.
    • Real Amazon = amazon.com.
    • Fake = amazon-secure-login.xyz.
    • Don't click any link.
    • Go to amazon.com directly.
    • Login + check account.

    Safe responses

    • Don't reply.
    • Don't click links.
    • Don't call number in email.
    • Don't download attachments.
    • Mark as spam.
    • Delete.

    If you clicked already

    • Don't panic.
    • Change password if entered.
    • Run antivirus scan.
    • Watch bank/credit card statements.
    • Tell family.
    • Most clicks survive without harm.

    Email security setup

    • Strong password + 2FA.
    • Spam filter enabled.
    • Don't share email widely.
    • Use throwaway for online forms.
    • Different emails for banking + social.
    • Review monthly for problems.

    When in doubt — verify directly

    Got an "urgent" email from Amazon, your bank, or anyone? Don't click. Don't reply. Don't call. Open a new browser tab, type the company's URL directly. Login + check. If real issue, you'll see it. If not — it's scam. This single habit prevents 95% of phishing scams.