Determine if Docusign request is fake

Have you ever received an email like the one below when you weren't expecting it?

mclutter@hamiltonparker.com . sent you a document to review and sign.          REVIEW DOCUMENT        mclutter@hamiltonparker.com . mclutter.hamiltonparker.com@outlook.com Dear Customer, Thank you for your business! Your statement from Hamilton Parker Company is attached to this email. Thanks! Hamilton Parker Company Distributors. Do Not Share This Email This email contains a secure link to Docusign. Please do not share this email, link, or access code with others. Alternate Signing Method Visit Docusign.com, click 'Access Documents', and enter the security code: CD6D20A44CDA4A6CACC0CE937C12A76B2 About Docusign Sign documents electronically in just minutes. It's safe, secure, and legally binding. Whether you're in an office, at home, on-the-go -- or even across the globe -- Docusign provides a professional trusted solution for Digital Transaction Management™. Questions about the Document? If you need to modify the document or have questions about the details in the document, please reach out to the sender by emailing them directly. Stop receiving this email Report this email or read more about Declining to sign and Managing notifications. If you have trouble signing, visit "How to Sign a Document" on our Docusign Support Center, or become part of the Docusign Community to access tips and guidance from peers. Download the Docusign App This message was sent to you by mclutter@hamiltonparker.com . who is using the Docusign Electronic Signature Service. If you would rather not receive email from this sender you may contact the sender with your request.

If you have, you may be wondering if there is a way to tell if it is a legitimate request or if it is a fake one from someone trying to steal your data.  An easy way to tell is to use the "Alternate Signing Method" contained in the email.

Helpful hints:

• Always type "docusign.com" directly into your browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) address bar, don't click a link in the email 
• be wary of addresses that are close but not quite right like docusign.biz
• be sure to check the code in the email you received and not the one in the example
• If you are unsure of an email, you are better off ignoring it.  If it is legitimate, someone will most likely follow up with you.
• As always, feel free to reach out to the IT team for a second opinion.