Spam is any kind of unwanted, unsolicited digital communication that gets sent out in bulk. Often spam is sent via email, but it can also be distributed via text messages, phone calls, or social media.

Spammers use many forms of communication to bulk send their unwanted messages. Some of these are marketing messages peddling unsolicited goods. Other types of spam messages can spread malware, trick you into divulging personal information or scare you into thinking you need to pay to get out of trouble.

TIP 1: Double click the sender's name to make sure you find out the identity of the sender.

TIP 2: Check the subject line of the email for common spam topics.

TIP 3: Spot the unknown attachments or links.

TIP 4: Always check first if the URLs are legitimate and have encryption (HTTPS://).

TIP 5: Avoid any "calls to action" buttons and requests for information.