...but you're not quite sure, right? Well, hey! Here's some simple tips to help you figure it out, thought if you're still unsure, and for some reason do not trust me nor this guide, do not be afraid to ask for another Gaian's opinion before doing something drastic.
4 Simple Steps To Spotting An E-Mail Scam:
1. Gaia will never, ever, EVER request your password. Why? Quite frankly, the Gaian Gods don't need it. They're system admin Level 62xinifity training has made it so they will know all! Whether it be how to access your account sans password or whether the chicken came before the egg or visa verse! Why....I'm sure they even know the answer to the ever so popular question of "2 + 2 = ???".
2. Check for literacy and spelling. Since the Gaian Gods know all, they also know how to use that tricky little program called "Spell Check"! You may think that such a program is only able to be accessed by Ninja Penguins, but you'd be wrong. What all this means is that you'll never find an E-mail from Gaia confusing "watt" for "what", "2" for "to", "plz" for "please" or anything else like that. This also means that your brain doesn't explode trying to read the E-mail. Though, sometimes scammers are smart and are able to spell well...this is where the other steps come in handy. Let's continue!
3. While it can all be flattering in a way, Gaian Gods are not stalkers nor your personal fanboys/girls. If you get an E-mail from someone claiming to need your password, know your blue ribbon prized onion's name, favourite pet, the city you were born in, your birthday and the likes...ask yourself why anyone really connected with Gaia would need these questions. Gaian Gods already know all, and your birthday is optional to add to your profile. I do not have everyone on my friends list memorized, and it's doubtful that even the most feared of the Gaioh ninjas remember everyone they've ever passed by on the long journey to find the hidden stone of the Golden Ninjativity Scroll. Some people do not even have prized onions!
4. Gaia is above free-based e-mail accounts! Yep...you heard me right. Gaia doesn't need to use a free e-mail provider! You see...anyone who owns a domain, such as GaiaOnline.com or supersamuraisporks.com, get's FREE e-mail accounts on that site. Think I'm lying? Check it (link). So if you get any e-mails from Hotmail or Yahoo! or Gmail, and they're claiming to be officially connected with Gaia...don't believe 'em. Not even for a second.
3 Easy Steps To Dealing With An E-Mail Scam:
1. Do not reply with the information requested! It's simple. Just don't give them any of the information they requested and, instead, delete the e-mail.
2. Report the incident to Gaia using the Feedback form. Using the Gaia Online Feedback Form, type out a detailed report of what the e-mail stated and provide them with the address the e-mail came from. Also, if possible, include a screenshot with the report. :3 This'll help put those mean spirited little scammers outta buisness!
3. Mock the scammer endlessly for being such a stupid arse and doubting your good judgement. Hey! Even if you are using this guide as a means of spotting 'em, atleast you had enough sense to check it all out. =D Instead of providing the factual information they requested, do something like this:
Username: Screw
Password: You
Favourite Pet: Dumbass
Do you like ice cream?: ...yes.
And be sure to tell all your friends, too! ^_^
4 Simple Steps To Spotting An E-Mail Scam:
1. Gaia will never, ever, EVER request your password. Why? Quite frankly, the Gaian Gods don't need it. They're system admin Level 62xinifity training has made it so they will know all! Whether it be how to access your account sans password or whether the chicken came before the egg or visa verse! Why....I'm sure they even know the answer to the ever so popular question of "2 + 2 = ???".
2. Check for literacy and spelling. Since the Gaian Gods know all, they also know how to use that tricky little program called "Spell Check"! You may think that such a program is only able to be accessed by Ninja Penguins, but you'd be wrong. What all this means is that you'll never find an E-mail from Gaia confusing "watt" for "what", "2" for "to", "plz" for "please" or anything else like that. This also means that your brain doesn't explode trying to read the E-mail. Though, sometimes scammers are smart and are able to spell well...this is where the other steps come in handy. Let's continue!
3. While it can all be flattering in a way, Gaian Gods are not stalkers nor your personal fanboys/girls. If you get an E-mail from someone claiming to need your password, know your blue ribbon prized onion's name, favourite pet, the city you were born in, your birthday and the likes...ask yourself why anyone really connected with Gaia would need these questions. Gaian Gods already know all, and your birthday is optional to add to your profile. I do not have everyone on my friends list memorized, and it's doubtful that even the most feared of the Gaioh ninjas remember everyone they've ever passed by on the long journey to find the hidden stone of the Golden Ninjativity Scroll. Some people do not even have prized onions!
4. Gaia is above free-based e-mail accounts! Yep...you heard me right. Gaia doesn't need to use a free e-mail provider! You see...anyone who owns a domain, such as GaiaOnline.com or supersamuraisporks.com, get's FREE e-mail accounts on that site. Think I'm lying? Check it (link). So if you get any e-mails from Hotmail or Yahoo! or Gmail, and they're claiming to be officially connected with Gaia...don't believe 'em. Not even for a second.
3 Easy Steps To Dealing With An E-Mail Scam:
1. Do not reply with the information requested! It's simple. Just don't give them any of the information they requested and, instead, delete the e-mail.
2. Report the incident to Gaia using the Feedback form. Using the Gaia Online Feedback Form, type out a detailed report of what the e-mail stated and provide them with the address the e-mail came from. Also, if possible, include a screenshot with the report. :3 This'll help put those mean spirited little scammers outta buisness!
3. Mock the scammer endlessly for being such a stupid arse and doubting your good judgement. Hey! Even if you are using this guide as a means of spotting 'em, atleast you had enough sense to check it all out. =D Instead of providing the factual information they requested, do something like this:
Username: Screw
Password: You
Favourite Pet: Dumbass
Do you like ice cream?: ...yes.
And be sure to tell all your friends, too! ^_^
