Why do I keep receiving fake emails?

If the spam keeps on rolling in, it could mean your email address was exposed in a data breach. It can be hard to prevent spam when cybercriminals have your information. One option in this case is to change your email address.

Is it safe to click unsubscribe in spam emails?

Hackers can download malware On top of compromising your email account, hitting the “unsubscribe” button in a spam email could also compromise your computer. Hackers might take the opportunity to download a virus to your PC or Mac instead of removing your email from their mailing list.

Is it better to unsubscribe or delete spam?

Rule #1: If it is a legitimate company, use the unsubscribe option. Make sure the link points to a domain associated with the purported sender. Legit companies or their marketing vendor proxy will usually honor the request. Rule #2: If it is a shady company, do not unsubscribe, just delete.

Why am I receiving emails addressed to someone else?

If it’s a legitimate message, not spam, then the most likely reason is that the sender picked the wrong address from a contact list, or autocomplete filled in the wrong person. If it’s a large organization with a central directory, it’s possible to accidentally pick someone you don’t know.

Why am I getting emails addressed to someone else?

If you get lots of messages addressed to someone else, check if someone accidentally forwards their mail to you. On your computer, open a message that looks like it was sent to you by mistake. Click Show original. If you see “X-Forwarded-For” on the page, someone forwards their Gmail messages to your account.

How do you know if an email is phishing?

5 ways to detect a phishing email – with examples

1. The message is sent from a public email domain. No legitimate organisation will send emails from an address that ends ‘@gmail.com’.
2. The domain name is misspelt.
3. The email is poorly written.
4. It includes suspicious attachments or links.
5. The message creates a sense of urgency.