What is spam?
email that you do not want - such as email messages trying to sell you something or email messages that are trying to steal your information
Should you respond to an email from someone/a place you do not know?
Do not respond to an email that you do not know
What should you do with a spam email?
delete it or ignore it
Where will Gmail put most of the spam emails?
Gmail will put most of the spam emails into your “spam folder”
What is it called when a spam email tries to trick you into sharing your personal information
phishing
What type of spam will want to use your personal information to steal from you?
phishing
Can spam emails look like real email?
Spam emails can look like a real email
Will some spam/phishing emails use a company's logo to make the email look real?
Yes - the company’s logo in the email to make it look real
Can spam email attachments contain viruses?
Yes
What can a computer virus do?
A virus can damage your computer or be used to steal your personal information
Should you open an attachment you were not expecting?
To be safe, do not open an attachment you were not expecting
Can spam email have hyperlinks in it?
Spam email may have a hyperlink in it
What is a type of spam that tells a story?
Chain mail is a type of spam that tells a story
What will a chain email ask you to do?
A chain mail will ask you to send the email to other people
