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 A Guide to the Latest Email Scams and How to Stay Safe.  Our inboxes are constantly bombarded with emails, some genuine and some harboring malicious intent. Scammers are getting craftier, and staying informed about the latest email scams is crucial to protecting your personal information, finances, and computer security. Here, we'll unveil some of the most common tactics scammers are using today, along with key steps to stay ahead of the curve. Helpful resources are listed below.  Top Scams to Watch Out For: Fake Package Deliveries: Be wary of emails claiming to be from delivery companies like FedEx or UPS. These emails might inform you of a missed delivery or require additional fees. They often contain links that lead to phishing websites designed to steal your credit card information or login credentials. Investment and Crypto Scams: Emails promising high returns on investments or exclusive access to cryptocurrencies are a red flag. These scams exploit the current ...

Amidst the world's current COVID-19 pandemic a.k.a. Corona-virus. I received this email advertising me to purchase large quantities of 4 Layer protective masks.  Of course there is nothing wrong with selling protective face masks during the pandemic. I think we've all started seeing advertisements online and on T.V. I can see people clicking on this email and it's links out of desperation to purchase face masks.  This email advertisement raises some red flags for me. They are: A bizarre looking email. Yes, it's a gmail account, however, i don't recognize or can even pronounce the name. The images are automatically disabled. The 2 Links are automatically disabled. There is no business name, number, or even a website listing to tell me more about the product. Grant it they list a detailed information about the product but that can simply be copy/pasted. There is only a simple buy it now button to click on. I would expect a buy it now button with the business name (o...