Don’t Get Hooked: Anatomy of an Email Scam

• August 27th, 2012
Online Privacy

Email scams are a huge threat, and scammers continue to take advantage of online users. In 2011, roughly 82 percent of all email traffic was spam. It is estimated that scam and phishing messages make up 19 percent of spam, meaning it is essential to be able to spot-and-avoid-email scams. Use this guide to help you dodge the bait.