Grammatical or typographical errors, or poorly constructed sentences and phrases

Links in emails that lead to Websites that do not begin with https://cakcsod.org.

Do not respond to the message or click on any of the links. Forward the email to IT via it@cakcsod.org

Delete the email immediately after forwarding it.

Check to make sure that your virus definitions and anti-Spyware are up-to-date, and scan the computer, especially if you accidentally clicked on the link in the email.

Shop safely online. Be wary of any business that asks you to pay for online purchases using prepaid debit cards, gift cards, wire transfers or other payment forms that cannot be traced or undone.

Be aware of e-scams. If you are ever unsure whom an email is from, do not respond and avoid clicking on any link or attachments. When available, use the 'junk' or 'block' option to no longer receive messages from a particular sender.

Think before you click. Do not do secure work such as online banking, accessing work documents or work emails on unsecure public Wi-Fi networks. Check to make sure the lock symbol is next to the Wi-Fi network before going on to the network to do secure work.

Watch out for an advance-fee scam. Receiving an email or text message or phone call stating that you have won a lottery jackpot or that you have inherited a large sum of money, and you are to make a payment for "taxes" and "administration" for the funds to be released.

Carry as little cash as possible

Pay your accounts electronically.

Alternate the days and times you deposit cash.

Never make your visits to the bank public. Don't openly display your money in the bank queue.

Avoid carrying money bags or openly displaying deposit receipts books.

Don't pay wages in view of the public.

Avoid using a company-branded vehicle to go to the bank.