How to Identify Email Spoofing
Check the email address, not just the display name.. Look for the header.. Check the "Received" field.
Steps
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Check the email address, not just the display name.
Check the email address, not just the display name.
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Look for the header.
Look for the header.
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Check the "Received" field.
Check the "Received" field.
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Check the return path.
Check the return path.
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Review the subject line.
Review the subject line.
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Hover over links.
Hover over links.
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Look for spelling and grammar mistakes.
Look for spelling and grammar mistakes.
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Beware requests for personal information.
Beware requests for personal information.
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Look for too much professional jargon.
Look for too much professional jargon.
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Check the email's tone.
Check the email's tone.
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Look for contact information in professional emails.
Look for contact information in professional emails.
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Contact the sender directly.
Contact the sender directly.
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