Email & Messaging Scams Workshop | Smart Like A Fox™

Digital & Communication Scams

Email & Messaging Scams

Phishing, Smishing, Spoofing & Social Engineering

Your inbox is the #1 attack surface for scammers. From phishing emails that mimic your bank to smishing texts pretending to be delivery services, this workshop teaches you how to spot, verify, and shut down every type of email and messaging scam before you click.

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What You'll Learn

Three tiers that take you from recognizing common email and messaging scams to building bulletproof inbox habits that protect you, your family, and your organization.

Tier 1 — Intro

"Don't Click That"

Email & Messaging Scams

A fake bank email asking you to "verify your account"
An email with an invoice attachment you weren't expecting
Spoofed sender addresses, fake domains, and lookalike links
Your first defense: the 5-second verification habit before you click anything

Includes: Quick-Reference Phishing Checklist

Tier 2 — Intermediate

"Behind the Curtain"

Email & Messaging Scams

A message that appears to be from your boss asking for gift cards
A text message about a package delivery problem
How to trace email headers, verify domains, and identify spoofed messages
Messaging app scams: WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and DM fraud

Includes: Step-by-Step Verification Guide

Tier 3 — Advanced

"Inbox Fortress"

Email & Messaging Scams

A password reset email you didn't request
Organizational email policies: training employees and family members
Advanced threats: spear phishing, whaling, and multi-channel social engineering
Incident response: what to do when someone clicks a malicious link

Includes: Advanced Scam Response Workflow

Who This Workshop Is For

Anyone with an email address or a phone that receives texts — which is everyone. Especially important for people who manage finances, work in organizations that handle sensitive data, care for elderly family members who may be targeted, or anyone who has ever hesitated before clicking a suspicious link.