We all know scammers are getting better and better. They send emails that look real about all topics– a closing statement, an offer, your bank account, credit card, etc. They look authentic, but they typically come from an odd email address or from someone that you haven’t dealt with in a transaction. So here are the key take-aways when using office computers:
- You can open pdf files (not zip files or files with any other extension).
- You cannot click on links embedded in an email without first confirming with the sender that it is legitimate. Sometimes offers are sent using programs like Dot Loop that come to you as a link. Use caution because scammers are also sending viruses with fake looking Docusign emails. You can always ask the sender to send the documents as pdfs.
- It’s not always foolproof, but take a look at the sender’s email address to verify it looks proper.
- When in doubt, call the sender and ask if it legitimate BEFORE opening an attachment or clicking on a link, even if the sender’s email address looks correct.