FBI warns all Gmail and Outlook users over ‘trick your eye’ bank-draining messages – delete from inbox now... - The US Sun

THE FBI wants email users to be wary of fake business emails and eye tricks that scammers use.

The agency explained the trick as part of a list of tips that can help you protect yourself online.

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"Carefully examine the email address, URL, and spelling used in any correspondence," the FBI said on a webpage.

"Scammers use slight differences to trick your eye and gain your trust."

Cybercriminals will use something as small as a dot or a dash to make an email address look like it belongs to a legitimate company.

That's why it's important to double-check all correspondence with businesses, especially when you're being asked to spend money or give password information.

Unfortunately, scammers using AI chatbots are now getting better at avoiding grammatical errors in the copy of the email.

Instead of looking for spelling mistakes, look for odd phrases and fake logos, and website links.

Scammers can spoof a link and make it look legitimate, but as soon as a victim clicks they get redirected to a bogus website.

The FBI added: "Be careful what you download. Never open an email attachment from someone you don't know, and be wary of email attachments forwarded to you."

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The tips may seem obvious, but cybercriminals rely on victims being complacent and too trusting when it comes to business emails.

HOW TO AVOID A PHISHING SCAM

Firstly, you should be thorough when checking who the email is from.

The slightest abnormality can signify a scam, especially when it comes to emails from big brands.

Never feel pressured into opening an attachment and avoid clicking the phrase "enable content."

You should also be wary of links in emails.

If you're certain an email you have received is a scam, report it to your email provider and delete it.

Remember to never give away financial information to suspicious or untrusted sources.

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