10 Safe Email Habits Every Senior Should Have

Email is one of the most common ways criminals try to access your accounts and steal your money. But with a few consistent habits, your inbox can be a real safe place. Here are 10 habits that make a real difference.

• 1. Never click a link in an email to log in to a bank, store, or government site — type the address yourself.
• 2. Check the sender's full email address, not just the name — 'Royal Bank' displayed over 'support@royalbank-secure.net' is a scam.
• 3. Never open an unexpected attachment, even from people you know — call them first to confirm.
• 4. Delete emails that create urgency or fear without reading them carefully first.
• 5. Report junk mail — in Apple Mail, press and hold on the email and select Report Junk. This trains the filter.
• 6. Use a strong, unique password for your email account — it is the key to everything else.
• 7. Turn on two-factor authentication for your email — this stops criminals even if they get your password.
• 8. Do not unsubscribe from spam by clicking links inside the email — just delete it. Unsubscribing can confirm your address is active.
• 9. Never email passwords, credit card numbers, or SIN numbers — email is not fully secure.
• 10. If you receive an email that worries you, call the organisation directly using the number on their official website — not any number in the email.