Why do we get spam? And what can we do about it?

Increase in spam and phishing: how do you protect yourself?

In recent years, the number of unwanted emails (spam) and phishing messages has increased significantly. Consumers are increasingly receiving messages supposedly from banks, parcel services, or webshops. These emails are sometimes difficult to distinguish from genuine ones and aim to extract personal data or payments.

As a webshop, we believe it is important to inform our customers about this.

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Why do you receive so much spam?

There are several reasons for the increase in unwanted emails:

1. Data breaches at websites

When a website is hacked, email addresses can fall into the wrong hands. These addresses are then used or resold.

2. Online registrations and subscriptions

When placing orders, subscribing to newsletters, or entering competitions, an email address is often provided. Not all parties handle this carefully.

3. Automated sending

Spammers use software that generates random email addresses on a large scale and sends messages.

4. More professional phishing techniques

Cybercriminals are creating increasingly convincing messages that exploit current events and urgency.

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What can you do yourself?

You can take several measures yourself to reduce the risk:

✔ Mark suspicious emails as unwanted

Use the spam function of your email provider, such as Google (Gmail), Microsoft (Outlook), or Apple (iCloud). This improves the filter.

✔ Do not click on suspicious links

Do not open links or attachments if you doubt the sender. Even the "unsubscribe" button can be misused in phishing emails.

✔ Use strong and unique passwords

Use a separate password for each website and consider using a password manager.

✔ Enable two-factor authentication

By enabling two-factor authentication, you add an extra layer of security to your account.

✔ Check for data breaches

You can check if your email address has been compromised in known data breaches via reliable websites.

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How to recognize phishing?

Pay attention to the following signs:

• Unusual or urgent tone ("Your account will be blocked today")

• Grammatical or spelling errors

• Sender's email address differs

• Requests for passwords, PINs, or payment details

Please note: a reliable webshop, bank, or government agency will never ask for your password or full payment details via email.

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Our commitment to your security

We handle your personal data carefully and use secure connections (SSL certificates) to protect your data. In addition, we will never ask you for sensitive information such as passwords or PINs via email.

If you have doubts about a message supposedly sent on behalf of our webshop, please always contact us directly using the contact details on our official website.