Email Scams - Don't Drop Your Guard

I recently heard of somebody falling for an email scam. Even though you've heard it a hundred times, email scams can catch you off guard. When you're busy and trying to get things checked off your list, you might not take the time to evaluate whether or not a message is legit. Even educated adults fall for the scam. If you ever sell anything using the internet, remember to watch for red flags, including:

• Cashier's checks (without time to wait for them to clear)
• Checks written for more than the purchase price
• Requests to send money to 'associates', 'movers', or 'partners' before your payment clears

Most of the time these ingredients appear together, it's an email scam. If you fall for the email scam, expect to hear from the scammers again via email, phone, and more - they'll try to get even more out of you for years to come.

Further reading:

• How to Spot Cashier's Check Fraud