Spam

Always follow your organization's official security guidelines when reporting suspicious emails.

 

What is spam?

A lot of the world's email traffic is spam. Spam is unwanted email that is often created for marketing purposes. This may include, but not be limited to:

  • Marketing spam
  • Sales spam
  • Event spam

What should I do if I receive a spam email?

Usually spam is only annoying, but can sometimes be harmful if you are asked to sign up for a list or give out your details in order to receive a price.

  • Do not share any personal information and
  • Do not click on any links
  • Do not click "unsubscribe"

Report the email with the Hoxhunt button, read more here: Reporting Suspicious Emails (Phishing or Spam)

Read more about the origins of phishing and spam as well as how to tell the difference between the two: Phishing v Spam - What is the difference?

 

Always follow your organization's official security guidelines when reporting suspicious emails.

 

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