How to spot suspicious emails — and what to do next

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View in browser       The Download       Monthly security news from Avast         Not sure if an email is safe?       Some phishing emails are easy to spot — you probably haven't won a million dollars in an email lottery — but other times they can be trickier. Here's a guide to help you identify which emails can be trusted, and which need a one-way trip to the trash.     GET THE GUIDE             What exactly is a digital identity?       Your digital identity is worth big bucks to those who seek to gain from stealing or selling it. But what is a digital identity? Do you even have one? And how can you keep it safe? We've got the answer for you right here.     SHOW ME THE ANSWER             Tech Tidbits: 3 quick ways to spot a fake website                 Check the domain name for bad spelling, or ones that end in .net or .org — they're not usually used for online shopping.           If you're not sure about a site, take a minute to check its About Us info. Is the text grammatically correct? What about the spelling? Is there a way to contact them?           If it sounds too good to be true, then it likely is! Huge discounts on highly sought after products are often a sign that you may be getting scammed.       Get free help with your Avast product here!   Want tech support for any gadget? Call 1‑844‑258‑4511     Avast Software s.r.o.    www.avast.com     Privacy Policy    Manage email preferences