Check before you click
Recognize the request behind the message
Three common patterns, explained with fictional examples. Learn what to check without opening a suspicious link.
Unexpected PayPal Invoice Email? Check Before You Pay
An invoice email can look polished and still describe a purchase you never made. Start with whether you recognize the transaction, then verify it independently. A familiar logo or sender name cannot establish that you owe money.
Read the guide →deliveryUSPS Delivery Message or Scam? Check the Request First
A delivery notice is easy to believe when you are waiting for a package. The useful question is whether the tracking request matches something you initiated—not whether the message has a postal logo.
Read the guide →renewalUnexpected Geek Squad Renewal Email? Avoid the Callback Trap
An alarming renewal email can be designed to make you call for a refund. The dangerous step may happen on the phone, even when the email contains no clickable link. Check whether a real charge exists before following its instructions.
Read the guide →Check your own message
Get a second look before you act
Start with a quick preview, or forward the email for a more complete assessment of the details available in the message.
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A forwarded message may preserve more information, but does not always contain the original authentication headers. Compare standard and paid scan options.