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Overview
This article explains how to identify whether an email is spam or phishing and what steps to take if you receive a suspicious message. Recognizing common warning signs can help protect your account and personal information.
How-To
Identify spam or phishing emails and report them appropriately.
- Check the email address. If the email has a suspicious looking domain name, it is possible that it is a spam or phishing email.
- Check the email for spelling errors, uneven font sizes, and unusual links. Be aware of lucrative offers and eye-catching or attention-grabbing statements Sometimes domain names may look legitimate, but it is important to look for other suspicious items like these. Do not click on links that are in a suspicious or unusual email.
- Never download an attachment if you are unsure of what it is. Instead, Preview the attachment before taking further action. Previewing can be done by clicking the down arrow next to the attachment and then clicking on Preview.
- How to Report Spam or Phishing:
If you think an email you received is suspicious, send it as an attachment to spam@mnsu.edu or forward the original email. Learn how in our Report Office 365 Spam support article.
For more information about how to Identify Spam and Phishing emails please see Barracuda's Website.
Outcome
After completing these steps, you will be able to identify suspicious emails more confidently and report them properly to help protect yourself and the university community.
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