#1012 – Behind the Scam: Decoding the Secrets of Fraudulent Emails

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#1012 - Behind the Scam: Decoding the Secrets of Fraudulent Emails
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Scams, scams, and more scams

We all know to look out for and do our best to avoid phishing emails and scams in general. But what to look for?

I've taken one of the spam emails I received (over and over and over), and pulled it apart to show you exactly what I look for when looking for legitimacy.

Behind the Scam: Decoding the Secrets of Fraudulent Emails

Also this week

  • Moving a hard disk to transfer data to a new computer.
  • Image backups versus files-and-folders backups.
  • Receiving email from the dearly departed.
  • Deleting System32? DON'T!

As always, links below.

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Behind the Scam: Decoding the Secrets of Fraudulent Emails

Behind the Scam: Decoding the Secrets of Fraudulent Emails
How to tell if that email is sketchy.

Scam emails often have clues ranging from obvious to obscure. I'll take a scam email and show you what I see.
Read: Behind the Scam: Decoding the Secrets of Fraudulent Emails

Also This Week on Ask Leo!

Can I Move My Old Hard Drive to My New Computer to Transfer Data?
My recommendation.

Can I Move My Old Hard Drive to My New Computer to Transfer Data?
You can take the internal hard disk of an old computer and install it as an additional drive in a new one, or consider a more flexible alternative.
Read: Can I Move My Old Hard Drive to My New Computer to Transfer Data?

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What's the Difference Between an Image Backup and a Files-and-Folder Backup?
The difference is in how much is backed up.

What
This choice is about what you back up on your computer. It can make the difference between an easy or difficult recovery.
Read: What's the Difference Between an Image Backup and a Files-and-Folder Backup?

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Why Am I Getting Email from a Dead Person?
It's always disturbing.

Why Am I Getting Email from a Dead Person?
It's hard enough to experience the loss of a friend or a loved one. To get email from them thereafter can be very disturbing.
Read: Why Am I Getting Email from a Dead Person?

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What Happens If You Delete System 32?
Nothing good. Don't do it.

What Happens If You Delete System 32?
Apparently, there's a prank or scam suggesting that people delete their System32 folder. Don't do it. It's a trap!
Read: What Happens If You Delete System 32?

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Has a Hacker Really Hacked My Email

An email claims your email account has been hacked, possibly even including a password you've used. Don't be fooled; it's a scam.
Watch: Has a Hacker Really Hacked My Email

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What Happens If You Delete System 32?

Apparently, there's a prank or scam suggesting that people delete their System32 folder. Don't do it. It's a trap!
Watch: What Happens If You Delete System 32?

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Why Am I Getting Email from a Dead Person?

It's hard enough to experience the loss of a friend or a loved one. To get email from them thereafter can be very disturbing.
Watch: Why Am I Getting Email from a Dead Person?

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What's the Difference Between an Image Backup and a Files-and-Folder Backup?

This choice is about what you back up on your computer: Image or files-and-folder. It can make the difference between an easy or difficult recovery.
Watch: What's the Difference Between an Image Backup and a Files-and-Folder Backup?

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Behind the Scam: Decoding the Secrets of Fraudulent Emails

Scam emails often have clues, ranging from obvious to obscure. I'll take a recent scam email and show you what I see.
Watch: Behind the Scam: Decoding the Secrets of Fraudulent Emails

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Can I Move My Old Hard Drive to My New Computer to Transfer Data?

You can take the internal hard disk of an old computer and install it as an additional drive in a new one, or consider a more flexible alternative.
Watch: Can I Move My Old Hard Drive to My New Computer to Transfer Data?

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All About OneDrive - Online Course

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All About OneDrive covers OneDrive's features and its peculiarities so you can use it to the fullest.

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