Here are some simple rules to follow:

• NEVER open e-mail attachments (unless you are specifically expecting one from a known identity)
• Don't even open e-mail attachments from people you know if they did not tell you they were sending an attachment.
• Turn off the preview pane in your email program
• Do NOT unsubscribe to unsolicited e-mails - it just lets them know that YES, your email address is good and you will get even more SPAM
• Use a good virus detection software on your personal computer. Preferably one that runs all the time and checks your email before you open it.
• Use an alternate e-mail address to sign up for online newsletters or to sign up for downloads, etc. NEVER give them your primary email address.
• If you don't recognize an email address, don't be tempted to open the email "just to see"
• DID YOU KNOW - that when you forward an email - the email is opened on YOUR computer. Be careful what you forward
• As a rule - do not forward emails as attachments -Learn how to copy and paste
• Do not forward jokes, stories or virus hoaxes that includes others email addresses to another list. They may not want everyone else knowing their email address. Ask before giving out email addresses

Do your part:

Keep email free of viruses, SPAM and other clutter