• • • 🚨 Scam-Proofing: How I Spotted the Trap and Protected My Legacy, Again.

       

      They say there’s no rest for the wicked—but sometimes, there’s no rest for the wise either, especially when your inbox becomes a battlefield.

      

      Warning against phishing campaign – NoNonCentsNanna give credit and thanks for the image to University Computing Centre Heidelberg
      Warning against phishing campaign – University Computing Centre Heidelberg
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      This morning, I received an email that made my stomach turn. The email claimed that my payment was declined, came from a suspicious address, and included four attachments labeled “No Name.” It looked official. It felt urgent. But something was off.

      And I listened to that feeling.

       

      🧵 What the Scam Looked Like

      • • • Sender: payment//declined@truththroughtechnology.com
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            Phishing Scam Warning posted on NoNonCentsNanna, thanks to the image from
            Protect yourself against phishing attacks | Vanderbilt University
            Protect yourself against phishing attacks | Vanderbilt University
            news.vanderbilt.edu

            Subject line: Delivery Status Notification (Undeliverable)

          • Attachments: Four files with no names
          • Recipients: Me and a random Outlook address I didn’t recognize

      This email was designed to trigger panic. To make me click. To make me doubt myself.

    • “Urgency” – Do something quickly before the ‘end of the world’ feeling in your gut warns us to take a deep breath and think, then turn and walk away… someone is pushing our panic button.
    • In CPR training, what is the first thing you are taught to do? ‘Survey the scene – is it safe?’ Our bodies’ natural response is to enter a ‘fight or flight’ mode. A criminal is aware of this and takes advantage of it. I’ve fallen for the ‘don’t delay’ marketing trick, I confess.
    • I did not open the attachments.
• I marked the email as spam for ‘phishing’ and deleted it.
• I ran a security scan on my device, just to be safe.
• I took a breath and reminded myself: I am not the problem. The scam is.

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Federal Trade Commission

https://consumer.ftc.gov › articles › how-recognize…

How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams

Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. You might get an unexpected email or text …

🧠 What You Can Do to Protect Yourself

Whether you’re an author, artist, or entrepreneur, here’s your mythic safety checklist:

1. Trust your gut. If it feels off, it probably is.
2. Don’t click on vague attachments or links.
3. Verify the sender’s email address. Look for typos, strange domains, or double slashes.
4. Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication.
5. Keep records of your contracts and payments.
6. Run regular security scans.
7. Educate your circle. Share what you’ve learned.

Laugh out loud; foreign spammers are worse at typing errors than I am – they are translating.

🌿 Why This Matters

Scams don’t just steal money. They steal emotional clarity. They make us question our instincts, our worth, our rhythm. But every time we spot one, we compost fear into wisdom.

I’m not just protecting my inbox. I’m protecting my legacy. And if you’ve ever felt unsure, overwhelmed, or alone in the fog—walk away and take some deep breaths while the feelings fade.

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Let’s make good choices together.

Malika

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