Email scams are deceptive messages, shared through email to trick users into revealing sensitive information, making fraudulent payments, or accessing malicious links.

Email scams can lead to:

• Exposure of personal or confidential information
• Financial loss through fraudulent payments
• Account compromise and credential theft
• Malware infections through malicious links or attachments
• Increased risk of data breaches, as over 90% begin with phishing emails
• Higher exposure to attacks, with 75% of cyberattacks starting from deceptive emails

Example

A user receives an email that appears to be from a trusted organization, asking them to log in through a provided link to verify their account. The email creates urgency and looks legitimate, but the link leads to a fake website designed to capture login credentials. Once entered, the user’s account is compromised.

• Never click on suspicious links or scan unknown QR codes
• Do not respond to emails from unknown senders
• Activate multi-factor authentication
• Enable automatic software updates on your devices
• Regularly back up your data
• Report any suspicious emails immediately