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3 telltale signs of a scam email

<p><em><strong>Lisa Du is director of <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://readytechgo.com.au/" target="_blank">ReadyTechGo</a></span>, a service that helps people gain the confidence and skills to embrace modern technology. </strong></em></p> <p>There seems to be a new scam every day. In the last week, we have had calls from clients receiving emails from "PayPal", "Apple", "eBay" etc, usually to do with "suspicious account activity", and they have all been scams. <br /> <br /> These email scams will use the same logo and branding as these big companies. The email you receive will usually ask you to "validate" or "confirm" your personal details by clicking on a link or opening an attachment. <br /> <br /> For example, one client received an email from "PayPal" with a receipt from an Uber ride she did not make, and to "check account activity" by clicking the link. If you click the link, there are un-expected pop-ups on your computer or mobile device asking for certain software to run.<br /> <br /> So how do you detect a scam email?</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="564" height="" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e785dd9ba906ed79fad48bd7e/images/53e371d4-0443-4117-8d34-e14cfe2942b2.png" class="mcnImage" style="max-width: 801px; line-height: 100%; outline: none; vertical-align: bottom; height: auto !important;"/></p> <p><strong>SIGN 1</strong></p> <p>If you look at the "From:" email address, it tries to imitate "Apple", but the end of the email says "@modifmoto.business"</p> <p>That's not Apple!</p> <p><strong>SIGN 2</strong></p> <p>Dear: [email address] of recipient</p> <p>Companies like Apple and PayPal will always address the email to you in your Full Name</p> <p><strong>SIGN 3</strong></p> <p>Poor English and grammar!</p> <p>"You receipt invoice Billing update's to re-active continue on February" and "If you not update within 24 hours."</p> <p>Life is hectic, and when we receive emails like this, sometimes we just click along... please be aware of these 3 telltale signs!</p> <p>If you're unsure about your account activity, it is best to open your internet browser, and visit the site directly (not via the email).</p> <p>Please forward this scam alert to friends and family and help them stay safe online!</p> <p>Have you ever fallen foul of a scam email?</p>

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6 tell-tale signs your bag has been tampered with

<p>Hmm…did it look like that when you packed it?</p> <p><strong>1. The lock is broken</strong></p> <p>First thing’s first – if the lock has been broken or is completely missing, it’s likely someone has been in your bag. Some customs or security departments do have the power to open bags, but they usually have a special tool and don’t damage the lock itself.</p> <p><strong>2. The zipper is broken</strong></p> <p>If they can’t get in the lock, enterprising thieves will go in through the zipper. Do a quick check all the way round and see that all the teeth are still correctly meshed together.</p> <p><strong>3. The zippers are in the wrong spot</strong></p> <p>It’s a good rule of thumb to always zip your bag up in a way that the zippers are at the same point, say at the very end on the left hand side. That way you will be able to see if they have been moved, which could mean the bag has been opened. A little movement can be caused by handling, but if the zip tabs are in a completely different spot you could have trouble.</p> <p><strong>4. Combination locks are set to 000</strong></p> <p>Just about all combination locks come with a standard factory setting that puts the open/lock combination at 000. If you see your lock is set back to 000 (and you didn’t do it) it could be a sign that someone has tried to open it. Thieves hope that you have been too lazy to change the setting and have just kept the original combination.</p> <p><strong>5. The bag has been cut</strong></p> <p>As a final resort, thieves can slit open a soft sided suitcase to get inside. They will likely cut in an inconspicuous place or along a seam, so it might not be immediately obvious. Feel along the seams and slide your hands over all the pockets to see they are intact.</p> <p><strong>6. The bag feels lighter</strong></p> <p>If a thief has been very good, you might not notice they have gotten inside your bag. But once you pick it up, the proof could be in the weight. If your bag feels noticeably lighter or you can feel things sliding around inside in an unusual way, it could be a sign that it’s been tampered with.</p> <p>Have you ever had an issue with bag tampering?</p>

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