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

How phishing emails work — anatomy of a fake message that looks real
Smishing (SMS phishing) and why text-based scams are exploding
Spoofed sender addresses, fake domains, and lookalike links
Your first defense: the 5-second verification habit before you click anything

Includes: Phishing Red Flags Quick-Reference Card

Tier 2 — Intermediate

"Behind the Curtain"

Email & Messaging Scams

Business Email Compromise (BEC) — how scammers impersonate your boss or vendor
Social engineering tactics: urgency, authority, fear, and reward triggers
How to trace email headers, verify domains, and identify spoofed messages
Messaging app scams: WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and DM fraud

Includes: Email Header Analysis Guide & Verification Toolkit

Tier 3 — Advanced

"Inbox Fortress"

Email & Messaging Scams

Building a layered email security system — filters, authentication, and monitoring
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: Inbox Security Protocol & Incident Response Playbook

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.