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Identity Protection
Avoiding scams and hoaxes
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Never send credit card or bank information via
email.
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Before opening any link given in the email, type
them into the browser to ensure you are opening the
right site.
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If you are not sure about the given like or email
ask UAEU IT Help Desk
(helpdesk@uaeu.ac.ae) or IT
Security Team
(Security@uaeu.ac.ae).
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Scam and hoax emails are designed to trick user into
disclosing personal information, such as account
detail, passwords etc.
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Scam emails are also often used to get your
attention into paying money for fake get-rich-quick
offers, prize or lottery wins etc.
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Be careful about emails received from people or
businesses you don’t know, particularly ones that
promise you money.
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Remember - Banks never ask for confidential
information via email. So, you should be careful
about email received from banks discussing your
account details etc.
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Scammers put a lot of time and money into making
email and website look real. Don’t be fooled.
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