Suspicious Email
Work through the questions below
Did it land in Junk or Spam?
Yes — it's already in Junk / Spam
Your provider has already flagged it. Leave it there or delete it. Don't open links or attachments.
No — it landed in my inbox
Verify the sender before you do anything else.
How to inspect email headers — confirms the real sender domain.
Then check for these red flags:
- Asking for money, crypto or bank details? Treat as scam.
- Contains a link or attachment? Don't open it. Go to the company's site directly.
- Threats or extortion? Don't reply. Report it.
If you can't verify the sender, see the Scamwatch email guide.