Spam & Scam Awareness

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Expert insights, real examples, and practical tips to protect yourself from phishing, spam, and online fraud.

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How to Tell if a Gmail Address Is Legit

A Gmail address can belong to a real person or a scammer. Here is how to judge the sender before you reply, click, or pay.
March 7, 2026
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What 'Email Not Found in Breach Databases' Really Means

This common email-check result sounds reassuring, but it does not mean the sender is automatically safe. Here is how to read it correctly.
March 6, 2026
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How to Verify a Business Email Domain Before You Reply

A professional-looking email domain can still be risky. Use this step-by-step process before replying, paying, or sharing documents.
March 5, 2026
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Microsoft Billing Scam Emails: 7 Signs the Alert Is Fake

These fake Microsoft billing alerts are designed to push fast calls and faster panic. Here are seven signs the message is a scam.
March 4, 2026
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Should You Trust a Shortened Link Before Clicking?

Shortened links hide the destination, which is exactly why scammers use them. Here is how to judge the risk before you click.
March 3, 2026
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Product Engineering

How IsThisSpam Protects Where Traditional Tools Fail

Traditional spam filters rely on blacklists and reputation. AI scams bypass them easily. Here’s how IsThisSpam uses intent analysis to stop them.
February 12, 2026
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Security Reports

AI Scam Emails Are Fooling 54% of People - Microsoft’s 2025 Report Explains Why

Microsoft's 2025 report reveals AI phishing emails have a 54% click-through rate. Learn why they work and how to stay safe.
February 10, 2026
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Email Security

⚠️ Even Real Microsoft Emails Are Being Used for Scams - Here’s How to Stay Safe

Scammers are abusing real Microsoft email addresses. Learn how to tell if an email is legit - even when the sender looks trusted.
February 1, 2026
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AI Security

Your AI Agent Is One Email Away From Being Hacked. IsThisSpam Can Be The Fix.

The era of 'Agentic AI' is here, but a fatal flaw called Indirect Prompt Injection could turn your helpful assistant into an insider threat. Discover how one simple email can compromise your entire organization.
January 4, 2026
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