Red Flag - Content

CONTENT:

1. The message urges actions like clicking links, opening attachments or replying with information.
2. The message appears to be time sensitive or threatens consequences for not responding fast. Example: You have to UPDATE or VERIFY your account or lose it situation.
3. The message contains links with shortened or mismatched URLs or attachments with odd file extensions.
4. The message urges actions like clicking links, opening attachments or replying with information.
5. Has a generic greeting that seems a bit odd. For example: "dear sir/madam", "dear valued customer", "dear user", "dear member", "dear account holder".
6. The message contains poor spelling and/or grammar making the message difficult to read.
7. Does the email sound to good to be true? If it sounds that way, it probably is. Example: Part time job scam offering to pay an exorbitant amount of money for doing a simple task.
8. You receive an email that asks you Urgently for your help. Examples: They are stuck in another county, need gift cards bought and they will pay you back, or ask you to wire them money.