Email Fraud Alert received from: Debbie
I recently received an email with this subject line: TRUST Beneficiary Claimant Form and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please.
The full contents of the suspected fraudulent (phishing / scamming) e-mail appear below:
2010 TRUST BENEFICIARY
CLAIMANT FORM
We are glad to inform you that your winning Prize Cheque of R250, 000.00 will be Ready for Delivery to your Address, however we Hereby Inform you that the Cheque will be delivered to you Via Currier Service to your Address. In regards to your Cheque Delivery and clearance, Note that you have to pay R1725.00, which is the payment for Cheque clearance and delivery charges, the FIFA board hereby inform you that your Cheque track and claim number will be send to you as soon as the payment is been made by you .For payment inquiries contact Mr K Quinton on (+27) 767 900 002 .
PLEASE FILL IN YOUR DETAILS
1.CLAIMANT’S PERSONAL DETAILS
Surname: First Name:
Residential Address: Postal Address:
: :
Your City/Province: Postal Code:
Tel. No’s (H): (W):
(Cell): REF NO:
2. CLAIMANT’S DECLARATION/AGREEMENT
I, the undersigned declare that the abovementioned information is true, correct and complete, that I am aged 18 or above, that subject to claim in respect of the attached/enclosed ticket being accepted in terms of the rules of the National Lottery to which this claim relates, I am legally entitle to prize claims and I agree to pay Gidani Management (PTY) Ltd any costs, losses, damages and expenses that Gidani Management (PTY) Ltd may suffer as a result of any misrepresentation on my part in respect of this claim.
Claimant’s signature: Date:
3.COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF THE ACCOUNT DEPARTMENT IS UNABLE TO PROCESS YOUR PAYMENT
Date notice for payment: Time:
Name of your contact Agent: Tel No:
CONGRATULATIONS, ONCE MORE FROM THE ENTIRE MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF THE FIFA ORGANIZING COMMITTEE TO ALL OUR LUCKY WINNERS THIS YEAR. THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF THIS YEAR’s FIFA COMPENSATION’s PROGRAM.OUR SPECIAL THANKS AND GRATITUDE TO SEPP BLATTER ALL HIS ASSOCIATES FOR ALLEVIATING POVERTY ROUND AFRICA.
SINCERELY,
This message is confidential and intended for the named addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by E-Mail return and then delete this message from your system. You should not copy or use it or disclose its contents to any other person. If any part of this message is illegible or if you suspect that the message may have been intercepted or amended, please contact the sender. We cannot accept any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this message without further investigation. http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/organisation/media/newsid=1350917/index.html?cid
The above email was sent by “Debbie” from this email address: account.unit@fifa2010legacy.com
I, Debbie, have the following thoughts/comments on this suspected fraudulent email message from “Debbie”:
I am not sure if this is fraudulent or not. Does anyone know.
Thanks