Email Safety Handbook
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Email Safety Handbook
Stay connected safely with family and friends. Learn how to spot dangerous emails and keep your inbox secure from scammers.
Download the Email Safety Handbook
A large-print guide with real examples of phishing emails, red flag checklists, and simple rules for staying safe.
Download Handbook (PDF)What's Covered
Spotting Fake Emails
Red flags that indicate an email is a scam
Safe Email Practices
When to click, when to delete, and when to ask for help
Phishing Examples
Real examples of scam emails and what makes them dangerous
Staying Connected Safely
Enjoying email with family while avoiding risks
Simple Email Safety Rules
- Don't click links in emails from people you don't know
- Banks and government agencies never ask for passwords via email
- When in doubt, call the company using a number you already have
- Delete suspicious emails - you won't miss anything important
Red Flags in Emails
Urgent language ("Act now!"), spelling mistakes, requests for personal information, unfamiliar sender addresses, or threats about account closure. If you see any of these, don't click anything - just delete the email.
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