Email Scams

According to reports issued by AARP, more than half of all fraud victims are individuals older than age 50. Because they control much of the nation's wealth, seniors are more likely to be targeted by scam artists. But despite Internet fraud schemes being on the rise, there are some practical precautions, which you can take to protect... more »

Scam emails arrive in the inboxes of almost every person who has an email account. They are at best an annoyance and at worst a personal and financial disaster for those who are taken in by these scams. Reporting scam emails can help track down the criminals who send them and protect others from falling victim to them. more »

Spam emails are unsolicited messages from businesses and individuals sent out to a mass audience for a variety of reasons. Spam emails often get confused with mass emails, which are sent by legitimate businesses to advertise their products or sales to people who have provided their email addresses. A Web site owner or businessperson... more »

You've probably gotten the email before: sent from a government official or relative of Nigerian royalty, the sender promises you millions of dollars in exchange for your bank information or an advanced sum of money to cover taxes or attorney fees. There are several variations on this story, but regardless of the details, if the... more »

Protect yourself against phishing, a technique for getting you to reveal sensitive personal information. Tricks include sending you an email or pop up message from a business you usually deal with. These notices ask you to confirm, update or verify information. Follow the FTC suggestions to steer clear of these scams. more »