{"id":25311,"date":"2025-10-02T14:11:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T14:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/knowledge\/?p=25311"},"modified":"2026-06-05T14:51:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:51:03","slug":"how-to-spot-a-scam-email","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-spot-a-scam-email\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spot a Scam Email: Phishing, Spoofing and Red Flags"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one is immune to tricksters, so the better you can spot&nbsp;a scam&nbsp;email, the safer your inbox&nbsp;remains.&nbsp;&nbsp;This guide helps you&nbsp;distinguish between&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-phishing-how-it-works-and-how-to-protect-yourself\/\"><strong>phishing<\/strong><\/a> and<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-email-spoofing\/\">spoofing<\/a><\/strong>, spot red flags, and know what action to take.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-35.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33749\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-\">What Are Scam Emails?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-111\">Phishing vs Spoofing: What Sets Them Apart&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1111\">Key Red Flags to Watch Out For&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1111111\">How to Inspect an Email&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-11111111111111111\">What to Do When You Spot a Scam&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-11111111111111111111\">Prevention Tips and Best Practices<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-11111111111111111111111\">FAQs&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1111111111111111111111111111\">Additional&nbsp;Resources&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are Scam Emails?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scam&nbsp;emails are fraudulent messages that aim to deceive you either by impersonating others (spoofing) or by tricking you into acting (phishing).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-email-spoofing\/\">Spoofing<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is when the sender&#8217;s identity is forged, making the mail appear to come from someone trusted (for instance, your bank or 1-grid).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-11\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-phishing-how-it-works-and-how-to-protect-yourself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phishing<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is when the&nbsp;scam&nbsp;tries to lure you into revealing sensitive information (passwords, credit cards) or clicking on malicious links,&nbsp;all under false pretences.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong>&nbsp;Although phishing often uses spoofing techniques, not all spoofed emails are phishing attacks, so it is important to know how to spot a scam email and which type it is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-111\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Phishing vs Spoofing: What Sets Them Apart&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Phishing<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Spoofing<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Goal&nbsp;<\/td><td>Trick you into disclosing data or credentials&nbsp;<\/td><td>Malicious link, form, or login page&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Typical action&nbsp;<\/td><td>Content and recipient behaviour&nbsp;<\/td><td>Sanctioned email header impersonation&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Relationship&nbsp;<\/td><td>Uses <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaspersky.com\/resource-center\/definitions\/what-is-social-engineering\">social engineering<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Focuses on encryption and sender identity forgeries&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Detection filter&nbsp;<\/td><td>Content and recipient behaviour&nbsp;<\/td><td>Impersonate the sender to bypass trust&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-1111\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Red Flags to Watch Out For&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-11111\">Mismatched sender display name vs email address.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-urgent-or-scare-tactics-your-account-will-be-closed\">Urgent or scare tactics (\u201cYour account will be closed\u201d).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-unexpected-attachments-or-file-types-you-don-t-trust\">Unexpected attachments or file types you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;trust.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-links-that-don-t-match-the-sender-s-domain\">Links that&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;match the sender\u2019s domain.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-poor-grammar-odd-formatting-odd-greetings\">Poor grammar, odd formatting, odd greetings.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-requests-for-passwords-or-personal-data-via-email\">Requests for passwords or personal data via email.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-111111\">Emails from known contacts but with strange content.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-1111111\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Inspect an Email&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s&nbsp;important to understand if it is a&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-email-spoofing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spoofing<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-phishing-how-it-works-and-how-to-protect-yourself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>phishing<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;attack, and what to look out for in the scam email to<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-prevent-email-spoofing-attacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">protect yourself<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;Here&#8217;s a list of things on how to spot a scam email.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Copy-of-1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-50.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33745\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>1. The email contains poor spelling and\/or grammar.<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-11111111\">Phishing emails may&nbsp;contain&nbsp;poor spelling and grammar. Also look out for inconsistencies in the presentation of the email (e.g.&nbsp;the email may&nbsp;contain&nbsp;various font styles, font&nbsp;sizes&nbsp;and mismatched branding).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>2. The email contains an impersonal greeting.<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-111111111\">Phishing emails will often&nbsp;contain&nbsp;greetings such as \u201cHi\u201d,&nbsp;\u201cHi &lt;email address&gt;\u201d,&nbsp;or \u201cDear Customer\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>3. The email asks for your personal information.<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-1111111111\">Nobody at a company will ask for your sensitive information (e.g.&nbsp;personally identifiable data, usernames and passwords, or banking information) by email or by phone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>4. The email contains a mismatched URL. <\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-11111111111\">Phishing emails often&nbsp;contain&nbsp;embedded links disguised as legitimate websites. Those embedded links&nbsp;probably won\u2019t&nbsp;direct you where&nbsp;you\u2019d&nbsp;expect them to. If it looks suspicious, hover your mouse over the top of the link to check if the hyperlinked address matches the one in the email.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>5. The email contains a misleading domain (e.g. 1grid.com) name.<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-111111111111\">Malicious actors often&nbsp;attempt&nbsp;to \u2018spoof\u2019 legitimate domain names to give the impression that embedded links will direct to legitimate websites. For example,&nbsp;1-grid.com&nbsp;is a legitimate email,&nbsp;whereas&nbsp;1grid.com&nbsp;is not.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>6. The email contains an unusual \u2018from\u2019 address.<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-1111111111111\">Malicious actors often&nbsp;attempt&nbsp;to \u2018spoof\u2019 legitimate email addresses to give the impression that the email is being sent from a legitimate&nbsp;organisation&nbsp;or person, while it is a scam email. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 id=\"htoc-111111111111111111111111111111\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>What does this tactic hide?<\/em><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-11111111111111\">This tactic often hides unusual email addresses behind&nbsp;what appears to be a&nbsp;genuine sender name. If the email looks suspicious, hover your mouse over the&nbsp;sender&#8217;s&nbsp;name to see the email address from which the email was sent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>7. The email creates a sense of urgency.<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-111111111111111\">Phishing emails may&nbsp;attempt&nbsp;to create urgency by warning you that your&nbsp;1-grid domain&nbsp;may expire or that your account has been&nbsp;suspended to encourage you to take immediate action.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>8. The email contains unrealistic threats.<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-1111111111111111\">Similarly, phishing emails may also&nbsp;attempt&nbsp;to create urgency by using intimidation to scare victims into&nbsp;disclosing&nbsp;sensitive information or making a payment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-1111111111111111111111111111111\"><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-11111111111111111\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Do When You Spot a Scam&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-111111111111111111\"><strong>Do not click <\/strong>any links or download attachments.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-mark-the-email-as-spam-or-phishing-in-your-email-client\">Next, <strong>mark<\/strong> the email as spam or phishing in your&nbsp;email&nbsp;client.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-forward-the-suspicious-email-with-full-headers-to-1-grid-support-for-review\">Then,<strong> forward<\/strong> the suspicious email (with full headers) to 1-grid Support for review (if it is an impersonation of 1-grid) or to your IT team.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-if-you-entered-any-credentials-change-them-immediately-and-enable-two-factor-authentication\">If you entered any credentials, <strong>change<\/strong> them&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;and then<strong> enable<\/strong> two-factor authentication.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-1111111111111111111\"><strong>Warn others<\/strong> in your team or network if applicable.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-11111111111111111111\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prevention Tips and Best Practices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-111111111111111111111\">Use authentication protocols (<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-enable-dkim-and-spf-on-your-mail-domain\/\"><strong>SPF<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-enable-dkim-and-spf-on-your-mail-domain\/\"><strong>DKIM<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/cpanel-how-to-add-dmarc-record\/\"><strong>DMARC<\/strong><\/a>) so spoofed emails are more likely to be blocked (see&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-prevent-email-spoofing-attacks\/\"><strong>How to Prevent Email Spoofing Attacks<\/strong><\/a><\/em>).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-keep-your-dns-records-clean-and-up-to-date\">Keep your DNS records clean and up to date.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-use-reputable-antivirus-and-anti-phishing-tools\">Use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-prevent-email-spoofing-attacks\/\">reputable antivirus<\/a> <\/strong>and anti-phishing tools.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-educate-yourself-and-your-team-about-scam-types\">Educate yourself and your team about&nbsp;scam&nbsp;types.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-1111111111111111111111\">Regularly&nbsp;monitor&nbsp;email logs or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/cpanel-how-to-add-dmarc-record\/\">DMARC<\/a> <\/strong>reports for anomalies.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-11111111111111111111111\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>I got an email that looks exactly like one from 1-grid. How do I know if&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;fake?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-111111111111111111111111\">Check the sender\u2019s actual email, inspect full headers, then verify SPF\/DKIM results, and look for subtle red flags like typos or unusual requests. It&#8217;s important to know how to spot a scam email before taking any action on it.<br><br>Official emails will always only come from \u201c<strong>1-grid.com<\/strong>\u201d, but if you are ever unsure, please reach out to our Support Team for clarity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Can I trust a link if the display text looks normal?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-1111111111111111111111111\">Not always. Always hover or inspect link targets. Attackers can display normal text but link to malicious sites.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What if the spoofed email is just spam and not phishing?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-even-spam-with-spoofed-identities-is-dangerous-as-it-may-lead-to-phishing-later-treat-spoofed-emails-with-caution\">Even spam with <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-email-spoofing\/\"><strong>spoofed<\/strong> <\/a>identities is dangerous, as it may lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-phishing-how-it-works-and-how-to-protect-yourself\/\"><strong>phishing<\/strong><\/a> later. Treat spoofed emails with caution.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Does marking as spam protect me fully?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-11111111111111111111111111\">It helps train your email provider\u2019s filters, but it&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;fix domain-level issues. Always use authentication and best practices.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How often should I review DNS and email authentication settings?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"htoc-111111111111111111111111111\">At least annually, or whenever you add new services, domains, or email providers.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-1111111111111111111111111111\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional&nbsp;Resources&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-prevent-email-spoofing-attacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Prevent Email Spoofing Attacks<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-email-spoofing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Is Email Spoofing? How It Works and How to Protect Yourself&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=email+headers&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Email Headers FAQs<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-to-enable-dkim-and-spf-on-your-mail-domain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Enable DKIM and SPF on Your Mail Domain<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/why-ssl-the-purpose-of-using-ssl-certificates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why SSL? The Purpose of Using SSL Certificates<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/settings-to-configure-your-1grid-email-accounts-across-devices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Settings to Configure Your 1-grid Email Accounts Across Devices<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/what-is-a-domain-name-server-dns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is a Domain Name Server (DNS)?<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=mailchannels&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MailChannels FAQs<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=spamtitan&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SpamTitan FAQs<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"htoc-11111111111111111111111111111\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Need Additional Support?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We&#8217;re&nbsp;Here to&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Help<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Receiving and handling a spoofing or phishing scam email&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;have to be scary with this easy-to-reference guide. Stuck? Contact our Support Team for guidance (<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/<\/strong><\/a>).&nbsp;We&#8217;re&nbsp;ready to see how we can help!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No one is immune to tricksters, so the better you can spot&nbsp;a scam&nbsp;email, the safer your inbox&nbsp;remains.&nbsp;&nbsp;This guide helps you&nbsp;distinguish between&nbsp;phishing and spoofing, spot red flags, and know what action to take.&nbsp; What Are Scam Emails?&nbsp; Scam&nbsp;emails are fraudulent messages that aim to deceive you either by impersonating others (spoofing)&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"ht-kb-category":[1173],"ht-kb-tag":[1341,305,307,336,480,736,1477,877,1485,891,942,945,946],"class_list":["post-25311","ht_kb","type-ht_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","ht_kb_category-email","ht_kb_tag-cybersecurity","ht_kb_tag-dkim","ht_kb_tag-dns","ht_kb_tag-email","ht_kb_tag-how-to","ht_kb_tag-phinishing","ht_kb_tag-phishing","ht_kb_tag-scam","ht_kb_tag-scam-detection","ht_kb_tag-security","ht_kb_tag-spf","ht_kb_tag-spoofing","ht_kb_tag-spot"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Spot a Scam Email: Phishing, Spoofing and Red Flags - 1-grid Knowledge Base<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to spot a scam email like phishing, spoofing, and red flags. 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