A New Email Scam Is ShShockingly Realistic, Here's Everything You Need To Know About Protecting Yourself  — An email hits your inbox from an unknown sender that includes a picture of your house and address, followed by a threat: “Don’t even try to hide from this. You have no idea what I’m capable of….I’ve got footage of you doing embarrassing things in your house (nice setup, by the way).”

Beware of Democratic Party Scams  — Political email phishing scams are designed to take advantage of heightened political activity and voter passion. They often mimic legitimate political campaigns, parties, or official government bodies to steal personal information, money, or to spread misinformation.

Think Before You Click: The “Unsubscribe” Trap  — Never give scammers a thumbs-up by clicking unsubscribe.

Netflix Payment Method Scam  — Phishing scams targeting Netflix subscribers often use emails or texts that appear to be from the company. These messages create a sense of urgency, claiming there's a problem with your account, such as a billing issue or an expired membership. They trick you into clicking a link that leads to a fake Netflix website designed to steal your personal information, including login credentials and credit card details. The scam is successful because the fraudulent emails often look very authentic, but red flags include a generic greeting, a sense of urgency, and a URL that doesn't belong to the official Netflix domain.

Beware of Fake Invoices  — That Mysterious Invoice in Your Inbox? Probably a Trap.

Watch Out for Workplace Imposters  — Watch out for "Business Email Compromise" Phishing Scams - where cybercriminals email you pretending to be an out of the office colleague that needs your help with something (usually a fraudulent payment) urgently.

Can You Identify a Scam Link? Don't Worry, We'll Teach You How  — CNET offers useful tips on how to tell if a URL is fake or not.

Image-Only Emails Are a Red Flag  — Email scams are getting more sophisticated, but one tactic remains a favorite among cybercriminals: sending emails that are made up entirely of a single image. While it might look flashy, this trick is often used to evade detection and lure recipients into phishing scams.

A Scam Email Dissected  — Scam emails are becoming increasingly sophisticated, but many still follow recognizable patterns. Let's examine a recent scam email that claims to offer a $500 Costco reward for completing a 30-second survey and explore the red flags and takeaways to help you protect yourself.

FOX5 Investigates Scam Alert: YOU are the best line of defense against phishing scams  — No security filter is completely fail safe. Scams can always slip through. You are the best and last line of defense.