This article was contributed by Smriti Razdan who works as Tech Category Lead at Path of EX.
The world we live in is interconnected, all due to the advent of technology. In the present day and time, information and communication are hardly an issue to worry about. Your inboxes flood with informative messages. However, only some of the messages are legitimate. Some correspondence is just a means to trick you into a scam. Here is when the clear distinction between legit correspondence and cunningly crafted spam becomes a crucial skill. You must know the difference between the two. How can you differentiate the two? This article is meant for you as it will act as a guide to help you identify spam.
CyberGhost’s blog post lists viable to-dos to help you identify spam and negate any scam or fraud.
How to Identify the Spam?
Here are some of the critical points you need to consider to identify spam. These points will be of great help to you to do away with any potential act of fraud.
Scrutinize the Email Address of The Sender
The sender’s email address is the first indicator to identify the legitimacy and authenticity. Legitimate organizations use official domains for the said purpose. Spammers usually commit spelling errors or irregularities, indicating that they are spam.
Analyze the Subject Line
The subject line is an essential element of an email that will help you identify the spam. If the email is legitimate and authentic, it will have a crisp, clear, concise subject line. Spam more often resorts to sensationalism or urgent language to provoke the users for immediate reactions.
Language Mistakes
Language mistake is another determinant that will help you distinguish an authentic email from spam. A commoner can notice typos, misspellings, and obvious grammatical mistakes as they get overlooked in spam emails. On the other hand, a legitimate company will forward an email only after proofreading the content.
Verify The Hyperlink
Another way to identify spam is by verifying the hyperlink. All you can do is hover over the link provided without clicking on it. It will give you a preview of the destination URL. If this is a phishing attempt, the discrepancies between the displayed link and the official company website will indicate the same.
Don’t Give Away Your Personal Information
Legitimate and authentic companies very rarely ask for your personal information and data. So, be skeptical if asked to share any such information and data. You should avoid any suspicious activities upon receiving such threats. The scammers will extract your personal information and then blackmail you.
Check and Access the Email Formatting
Companies with good reputations resort to a standard email formatting standard. The emails with irregular fonts, colors, or overall presentation may be an act of spam to trick you into an act of fraud. So, checking and accessing the email formatting that will help you distinguish between an authentic email and spam is advisable.
Wrapping Up
As technology advances and adds to the ease and convenience of an individual. At the same time, it allows scammers to spam users. So, you only need to be vigilant and exercise caution while surfing the internet. In this article, I have provided you with a list of ways and methods that you can use to identify spam. Please go through the article to know more about it.
About the author
Smriti Razdan is the Tech Category Lead at Path of EX, a platform dedicated to demystifying technology and innovation. With a robust foundation in computer applications, Smriti has evolved into a pivotal figure in the tech journalism sphere, contributing profoundly through her incisive writing and management skills. She is the architect behind the comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge technological trends and developments, making the complex tech world accessible to a broad audience.
Last Updated on February 22, 2024 1:44 pm CET
