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E-Mail Forwards, Myths, Scams & Viruses

 


Please, please, please - before you "forward" any emails to anyone, do check to see that:

1) They are safe. Many email forwards contain viruses or Trojans. Even many harmless-looking forwards that claim to come back to you and look differently, contain a hidden thread that when clicked on (as you are often asked to do) will download stuff into your computer so that when the email comes back - a picture or something in it will be changed.

2) They are true. You wouldn't believe the amount of false email forwards that are floating around. Just because it SOUNDS good, doesn't mean it's true.

3) They will be wanted by the recipient. Email forwards might be new to some folks, but to those who have been on the internet a long time, it's usually just the same old forwards with a few words/pictures changed.

4) They do not contain attachments.  It is dangerous to click on attachments other than jpgs or gifs.


Before forwarding an email - check the below sites, it's quick & easy, and folks will appreciate that you took the time to research your forward before sending it.