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Display Name Scams
Did you know that the first element of an incoming message that we often see, especially on a mobile device, is not the sender’s email address but their display name.
In this Micro Training, tune in for another episode of the "Cyber Talk Show", and learn more about the sneaky tactic of display name spoofing.
Quick Tips
- Even if a sender’s name or email address looks familiar, make sure to examine the rest of the email for suspicious links, attachments, or messaging.
- On mobile devices, click through the display name to verify that the actual email address is legit.