April Sale Invoices

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Why this looks valid

  • NeoPhotonics Corporation is a valid organization
  • You may have done business with this organization previously

Why this is a virus

  • The attachment is a zip file, a common way to send viruses
  • There is no additional information in the body of the email, including no specific salutation or greeting
  • Grammar errors, spelling errors, and generic salutations and sign-offs are usually indicative of a suspicious email
  • The “from” email address does not match the organization the email is purported to come from

Additional notes

  • A phone call to the alleged sender would quickly verify if this is a legitimate email. It only takes a few minutes to pick up the phone!
  • Report it as spam to Google. Before deleting the message, make sure to click on “report spam”.
  • A little paranoia goes a long way! Be suspicious of any email messages similar to this one.  Unsolicited attachments in email are currently a popular way to spread malware and viruses.