​We use email every day. We use our email addresses for work, keeping in touch with family and friends, coupons, newsletters, we even receive some of our bills via email. We trust that the emails we receive are valid, but it is this trust that has made it easier for hackers to take advantage of us.  
There are many ways hackers can use email to try to get your personal information. While it is easy to fall prey to these scams – it is equally easy to avoid them and protect yourself with just a few precautions