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Email Scams

Updated: Feb 1

Email scams aren’t new, but they are getting better.


Cleaner writing. Familiar logos. Convincing tone. Sometimes even messages that look like they came from someone you actually know. For small businesses and everyday users alike, email scams remain the most common doorway into bigger tech problems like malware, ransomware, and account takeovers.


The good news? Once you know what to look for, most scams are surprisingly easy to spot, and even easier to stop.


Why Email Scams Work So Well


Email is trusted. We use it constantly. And attackers know that if they can get someone to click just once, they don’t need to hack anything else.


Common goals of email scams include:

  • Stealing passwords

  • Tricking users into sending money or gift cards

  • Installing malware or ransomware

  • Capturing sensitive business or personal data


And thanks to AI, scam emails are no longer full of obvious typos or broken English. Some are polished, calm, and alarmingly believable.


The Most Common Types of Email Scams


Phishing Emails

These pretend to be from legitimate companies, banks, shipping services, Microsoft, payroll providers, asking you to “verify,” “reset,” or “confirm” something urgently.


Business Email Impersonation

An email that looks like it’s from your boss, coworker, or vendor asking for a quick favor. Often sent when people are busy or distracted.


Attachment Traps

“Invoices,” “voicemails,” or “documents” that install malware when opened.


Fake Security Alerts

Messages claiming your account has been compromised, and offering a helpful link to “secure” it (which does the opposite).


Red Flags to Watch For

Even the best scams usually slip up somewhere. Be cautious if an email includes:

  • Urgent language (“Act now,” “Immediate action required”)

  • Unexpected attachments or links

  • Requests for passwords, codes, or payment

  • Slightly off sender addresses (one extra letter can matter)

  • Messages that feel almost right, but not quite


When in doubt: pause. Scammers rely on speed and pressure.


What To Do If You’re Not Sure


  • Don’t click links or open attachments

  • Go directly to the company’s website instead of using the email

  • Verify requests verbally if it involves money or sensitive info

  • Report suspicious emails to your IT provider or email admin


A quick double-check can prevent days (or weeks) of cleanup.


How We Help Protect Against Email Scams


At Computer Corner, we don’t rely on luck or user memory alone. We help businesses and individuals reduce risk with:

  • Advanced email filtering

  • Phishing protection and monitoring

  • Security awareness training

  • Multi-factor authentication

  • Ongoing system updates and protection


Because email scams aren’t about intelligence, they’re about timing, trust, and volume. The right safeguards make a huge difference.


Stay Alert, Not Anxious


You don’t need to fear every email. You just need the right tools, habits, and backup when something looks off.


If you’d like help strengthening your email security, for your business or personal devices, we’re happy to walk through your options, no pressure and no jargon.


Email scams are common. Falling for them doesn’t have to be.









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