I received an email this morning from Koingo Software, a company I first purchased from in 2008. They’ve now branched out into selling software deals, many of which are quite good.
The deal that I want to share today is Microsoft Office Professional 2021, for both Mac and Windows. These are not subscriptions, they are a one-time purchase of $49.99.
The regular price is $349, so this is a great deal.
You can purchase the Windows version here and the Mac version here.
I’m not sure how long this deal lasts so you may want to act fast.
I received a phone call from a friend concerned that her credit card was being charged for an antivirus program she no longer used. I asked her who the email was from and she replied it was from a cryptic Gmail account. No reputable business would send customers emails from a Gmail account. Yes, some small companies might use Gmail, but certainly not companies like McAfee or Norton.
Coincidentally, here’s an email I received a day or two after my friend. There were so many red flags I thought it would be interesting to share.
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If you ever get an email you are unsure about, look for these giveaways:
Did it come from an email address associated with the company? If not, it’s likely spam.
Does it hype up the email with exclamation marks, use of bold lettering, or all-caps? If so, it’s likely spam.
Is the email sent directly to you or did you receive it because it was bcc’d (blind carbon copy) to you? If it was bcc’d to you, it’s likely spam.
Lastly, is the formatting professional? If not, it’s likely spam.
Are there any dead giveaways I’ve missed? If so, let me know in the comments below!
