Every day, millions of scam emails are sent that look like they come from Amazon, your bank, Apple, or even the government. They're designed to scare you into clicking a link or giving up personal information.
Here are five things to check before you click anything:
1. Check the sender's email address
The "From" name might say "Amazon" but the actual email address could be something like support@amaz0n-alerts.xyz. If the part after the @ doesn't match the real company (like @amazon.com), it's a scam.
What to do: On a phone, tap the sender's name to see the full email address. On a computer, hover over it.
2. Look for urgency and threats
Scam emails try to panic you: "Your account will be closed in 24 hours!" or "Unauthorized transaction detected!" Real companies don't threaten you like this in emails.
What to do: If an email makes you feel panicked, that's the scam working. Stop, take a breath, and check the other signs on this list.
3. Hover over links before clicking
On a computer, move your mouse over any link (don't click) and look at the bottom-left corner of your screen. It'll show where the link really goes. If it's a strange website you don't recognize, don't click it.
What to do: If you're unsure, don't click the link at all. Instead, open your browser and go directly to the company's website by typing their address yourself.
4. Watch for spelling and grammar mistakes
Real companies have professional writers and editors. If an email from "Apple" has obvious typos, awkward phrasing, or broken English, it's almost certainly fake.
What to do: Read the email carefully. Even one or two odd mistakes in an otherwise professional-looking email is a red flag.
5. They ask for personal information
No real company will ever ask for your password, Social Security number, or credit card number by email. Ever. If an email asks for these things, it's a scam. Period.
What to do: Delete the email. If you're worried it might be real, call the company directly using the phone number on their official website (not the one in the email).
What to do if you're not sure
Forward the email to us at info@techrohan.com and we'll take a look for you. No charge for a quick check. Or call us at (561) 722-3449.
You can also book a free 15-minute safety check where we review your inbox together and flag anything suspicious.