Spoof Email; first know  

Thursday, September 18, 2008

The term of spoof is used for several purposes. In text genre, spoof is one of text types which is to entertain and teach certain value in fun way. It always end in unpredictable amusing twist. However this definition of spoof email is quite different with that spoof text.
Spoof email is one of way to make spam which has genuine appearance as it is legal company or institution sender. Commonly this spoof email is asking the email recipient to answer the email by asking to input certain important information; such as ID and password, banking details or card number. This email is designed to attempt in stealing identity. This email is linked to a fraud website.

How to identify the spoof email?
Fortunately there is not the exact way to identify the spoof email. However there is a general spot which reveal it. Commonly spoof email ask personal identity of the recipient. If it is then is simply a spoof email
Spoof email frequently has another link email to need confirm. It is different from what is stated in the sender address. Commonly it uses free and public email service such as, gmail, yahoo, hotmail, etc

How to act when receiving spoof email?
Commonly spoof email is unknown before, who is the sender? We never have any business with. The safe way to cover when receiving the spoof email is deleting the email and never reply to that email.

Email this post

"My Name is Unblocker" proudly powered by Blogger designed by Blogger Buster