How to Spot an Email Scam
Check out this Tech Tip where we shed light on an email scam targeting small to medium-sized businesses.
How the Scam Works:
Perpetrators posing as representatives from reputable companies may use your website's contact form to express interest in buying large quantities of your product. This tactic serves a dual purpose:
1. Creating a facade of legitimacy to gain your trust.
2. Presenting a sizable order to entice you with the prospect of a significant opportunity.
Detecting the Scam:
Be vigilant for email addresses that deviate slightly from authentic company domains. For instance, they might employ "mycompanyinc.com" to mimic the genuine "mycompany.com". They may also provide a functional but unrelated contact number.
Our Recommendation:
Initiate a Google search and directly contact the purported company to authenticate the inquiry. This could result in two scenarios:
1. Confirmation of a legitimate opportunity (Fantastic!)
2. A helpful heads-up to a company unaware of their name being exploited.