Tag: fake

Ask Erik: Is this email fake? How can I tell?

December 28, 2017

In a recent “Ask Erik” question, Eve asked: “I received a copy of an email that someone claims they sent to me. They did not forward this apparent email they claim they sent to me. Rather they copied and pasted it into a current email. However, I did not receive this email, and in all […]

8 Ways to Protect yourself from Forged/Fake Email

January 26, 2015

The Internet is rife with fake and forged email. Typically these are email messages that appear to be from a friend, relative, business acquaintance, or vendor that ask you to do something. If you trust that the message is really from this person, you are much more likely to take whatever action is requested — […]