How to Identify a Fraudulent Email Letter

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Ignore emails that claim you've won a lot of money -- whether that's through inheritance

   If you don't recognize it, it's probably fraudulent.
   
   The email isn't addressed to you personally, but says 'Dear Customer'.
   
   PayPal and other banks will always address you by name in their mails to you. ,, This is because the phishing is going on in mass mailings to thousands of people at a time. , Do not click on the link.
   
   Their email address book may have been illegally accessed and is sending out fraudulent emails without their knowledge.
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   Step 2: the lottery

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   Step 3: or a random drawing.

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   Step 4: Check the name.

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   Step 5: Beware of emails that ask for your personal information.

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   Step 6: Ask around a bit and you will hear of others who've had the exact same messages.

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   Step 7: Beware of emails from friends and even from email addresses you recognize that have nothing in them but an unknown or obscure link.

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