Keeping Safe: Email Safety

Christopher Butson
21 hours ago
2 min read

🛡️ Scruffy’s Digital Journy — Email Safety

Hi, I’m Scruffy. Christopher explained that emails are like letters arriving at your digital door. At first, I thought every letter was safe to open. But Christopher reminded me: email safety means spotting scams, protecting details, and using rituals that keep your vault secure

🌀 Core Email Safety Steps

Check the sender address: Scammers often use look‑alike emails (e.g., support@paypa1.com instead of paypal.com).
Spot urgent language: “Act now!” or “Your account will be suspended” are red flags.
Avoid clicking links: Type web addresses directly into your browser.
Don’t open attachments: Unless you’re sure the sender is trusted.
Check spelling and grammar: Many scam emails contain mistakes.
Enable spam filters: Let your email service block unsafe messages.
Report suspicious emails: Forward to report@phishing.gov.uk in the UK.
Delete after reporting: Don’t leave unsafe emails in your inbox.

🔐 Scruffy’s Safety Rituals

Notebook & Pen: Record suspicious sender addresses for awareness.
Predictability: Always open emails from the same trusted contacts.
Boundaries: Never share PINs, passwords, or full details by email.
Awareness: Check your inbox daily for unusual activity.

🖱️ Scruffy’s Safety Challenge

"Christopher gave me a challenge to practice. You can try it too:"

Open your inbox and look for one email that feels unusual.
Write down why it looks suspicious in your notebook.
Practice typing a bank or service address directly into your browser instead of clicking links.
Forward one suspicious email to report@phishing.gov.uk (UK learners).
Delete the email after reporting.

✨ Scruffy’s Reflection At first, I thought every email was safe. But Christopher reminded me: scams often hide in letters. For learners, that means you can keep your inbox safe and predictable — all with Scruffy guarding the vault beside you.