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The following tips will help you to become a safe, savvy and secure e-mail user:

• Password tips
    
  • Write down your e-mail password, and keep it in a safe place. Or better yet, try to memorize it.
  • Change your password frequently. This will ensure that your e-mail remains private.
  • Please note that passwords that use both letters and numbers are harder to break.
  • Do not share your password with anyone ever.

• E-mail tips
    
  • Delete all e-mails that seem suspicious without opening.
  • Never open attachments from unknown sources. They may contain viruses that can damage your computer.
  • Scan attachments with a virus program before downloading/executing them, even if they come from a friend.
  • Make sure that you have the most recent version of your virus scanning program and that your virus database is up-to-date.

• Spam Protection tips
    
  • Don't spam people, you could get into trouble with your isp and have your account terminated. More and more services have a no-spam tolerance.
  • Avoid giving out your e-mail address to companies, unless required for a certain purpose.
  • If you post on bulletin boards, avoid posting with your email address, unless required.
  • Don't reply to unsolicited messages ("spam") mail, or other offensive or harassing mail. By responding, you only confirm that you are a person with an active e-mail address who can be plagued with more unwanted e-mails.
  • Forward the unsolicited message to the customer service department of the source's e-mail (usually of a form similar to abuse@[implicateddomain].com). 
  • To help control spam, CaribSeek Mail provides its users with spam management tools and "filters" for incoming mail. These can easily be set up to send certain messages directly to your online trash can. In the Options section you can set-up Block Filters and Bulk Mail Handling for you incoming mail.

• Browser tips
    
  • Make sure that you are using a leading Internet browser, like for example Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
  • Use the most recent versions Internet software as they often offer enhanced security protection.

• Network tips
    
  • Always remember to sign out when you are done with your e-mails. It's quick, easy and may save your account from unwanted users.
  • If you are using a public terminal, at an internet cafe for example, it is advised that you close the browser you were using when you are ready to end your Internet session.
  • Always use a secure network. 
  • Although the risk is small, use caution when on any unfamiliar network.
  • Use stations maintained by sources you trust, or ask if the Internet terminal you are using is protected against security break-ins.