Phishing or Scam emails come in many forms, but most are cleverly disguised to get you to part with a username and password. These scams are becoming so clever now that it is almost impossible for all but a highly trained professional to distinguish between a scam and the real thing.
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There are currently a number of domain name scams that appear to be from very legitimate sources. This article makes note of some that our clients have received, and gives advice on what to do when you receive an email you are unsure of.
