The BBB warns consumers to look carefully and keep context in mind if they receive an email asking for a digital signature on an important document.
How the scam works
You’ve probably used an e-signature service before to sign employment documents, tax forms or real estate paperwork. Many companies use e-signature services to securely send documents to be signed via email.
Unfortunately, there are also e-signature scams that impersonate legitimate services. They usually come in the form of a fake email that says you have a document ready to sign. The scammer’s goal is to trick you into thinking you need to sign something important right away.
Once you click the link in the email, you’ll be taken to a fake form to enter personal information or be asked to contact scammers who might try to convince you to pay them. The link could also download malware onto your device.
How can I tell if an e-signature email is a scam?
For more information: Mark the email as “spam” or “phishing” in your email inbox. This helps your email provider screen for similar phishing emails. Report the email to BBB Scam Tracker to help protect and inform others who might receive the same scam email.
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This article originally appeared on The Repository: Don’t fall for pleas for e-signatures | BBB Scam Tracker
Reporting by Better Business Bureau, Special to The Canton Repository / The Repository
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