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1. Do Not Respond: Never respond to emails that seem suspicious or ask for personal information, especially if they claim you have won something or involve large sums of money.
2. Verify the Sender: Check the email address of the sender carefully. Scammers often use email addresses that look similar to legitimate ones but may have slight variations.
3. Look for Red Flags:
   • Unusual Requests: Legitimate companies or individuals will not ask for sensitive information through email.
   • Grammar and Spelling: Scammers often make mistakes in grammar or spelling.
   • Urgency: Scammers create a sense of urgency to make you act quickly without thinking.
4. Check Official Channels: If the email claims to be from a well-known individual or company, visit their official website and contact them through verified means to check the legitimacy of the email.
5. Do Not Click on Links or Download Attachments: Links or attachments in phishing emails can lead to malware or attempts to steal your information.
6. Report the Email: Report the email as spam or phishing to your email provider. This helps them improve their filters and can help prevent others from being scammed.
7. Use Security Software: Ensure you have up-to-date antivirus and anti-malware software installed on your devices.
8. Educate Yourself and Others: Familiarize yourself with common phishing tactics and scams. Share this knowledge with friends and family to help them stay safe as well.

• https://ispa.org.za/safety/report-cybercrime/
• https://cybercrime.org.za/reporting
• https://www.scamwatcher.com/
• https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/cybercrime-investigations-in-south-africa/
• https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/scams-and-safety/

• Graham@carteblanche.co.za
• mystory@carteblanche.co.za
• reportphishing@apwg.org
• report@phishing.gov.uk
• phishing@irs.gov