Your email will be delivered successfully if it passes some basic tests. In reality, an email system is complex with hundreds of rules. In this article, I will explain the 5 basic tests an email must pass in order to be delivered to your inbox. The first test I would like to describe is whether […]
Category Archives: Spam
Two Tweaks To Avoid Email Scams
The Internet and Email are the most dangerous avenues for viruses and scams. I am going to show you a couple of ways to protect yourself from these threats via email. The first one, is to hide the message reading pane; and the second one is to use the “to” column to verify the recipient […]
How to spot an email scam
Wow. These things are rampant. I receive calls and emails on this often. This scam, or phishing attempt, goes like this: You receive an email that claims you made a purchase or sent money to someone. If you have never seen one of these emails, you will be amazed at the detail. The email looks […]
Spam: Digital Junk Mail
When I was a kid, I ordered a gadget from the back of a magazine. Shortly after that, I began to receive “exclusive offers” from would-be mail order marketers. I was pretty excited to receive these letters in the mail. I thought it was cool. That is how I got my first credit card, and […]