Current email hoaxes

Email hoaxes are a type of phishing scam that can be very convincing and spread quickly. Here are some current email hoaxes that you should be aware of:

1. "Your Package Has Been Delayed" Scam: This scam claims that your package has been delayed and asks you to click on a link to track it. The link actually downloads malware onto your computer.
2. "Your Account Has Been Compromised" Scam: This scam claims that your account has been compromised and asks you to click on a link to reset your password. The link actually steals your login credentials.
3. "Win a Free Gift Card" Scam: This scam claims that you've won a free gift card and asks you to click on a link to claim it. The link actually downloads malware onto your computer.
4. "Your Computer Has Been Infected" Scam: This scam claims that your computer has been infected with a virus and asks you to click on a link to download a fake antivirus program. The program actually steals your personal information.
5. "Your Bank Account Has Been Hacked" Scam: This scam claims that your bank account has been hacked and asks you to click on a link to verify your account information. The link actually steals your login credentials.
6. "You've Been Selected for a Survey" Scam: This scam claims that you've been selected for a survey and asks you to click on a link to participate. The link actually downloads malware onto your computer.
7. "Your Social Media Account Has Been Hacked" Scam: This scam claims that your social media account has been hacked and asks you to click on a link to reset your password. The link actually steals your login credentials.
8. "You've Won a Prize" Scam: This scam claims that you've won a prize and asks you to click on a link to claim it. The link actually downloads malware onto your computer.
9. "Your Credit Card Information Has Been Compromised" Scam: This scam claims that your credit card information has been compromised and asks you to click on a link to verify your account information. The link actually steals your login credentials.
10. "Your Computer Has Been Hacked" Scam: This scam claims that your computer has been hacked and asks you to click on a link to download a fake antivirus program. The program actually steals your personal information.

To avoid falling victim to these scams, always be cautious when opening emails from unknown senders, and never click on links or download attachments from suspicious emails. Here are some general tips to help you avoid email hoaxes:

• Be wary of emails that ask you to click on links or download attachments from unknown senders.
• Verify the authenticity of the email by contacting the company or organization directly.
• Never give out your personal or financial information in response to an email.
• Keep your antivirus software and operating system up to date.
• Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication.
• Report suspicious emails to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your email provider.

Remember, it's always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to emails from unknown senders. If an email seems too good (or bad) to be true, it probably is.