Email Fraud Alert received from: Lino
I recently received an email with this subject line: 2015 BMW 760Li Sedan SERIES CAR 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:
Attention Dear Lucky Winner,
We are using this means to advice all our Esteemed beneficiary to be very careful while presenting their residential address to avoid wrong delivery. This message is coming to you in regards to your 2015 BMW 760Li Sedan SERIES CAR which you won in our recently concluded online lottery promo that is under our custody, Your reference number has been confirmed along with your delivery information from the BMW Lottery Department. Here is your Pin number: BMW2551256003/99
This means that you have been officially cleared for payment by the Verification Dept at the headquarters of the BMW Lottery Department. Your car and the original copy of your winning certified Bank draft check with a covering document from the BMW GROUP stating that your prize was obtained legally through their BMW promotion will be sent to you as soon as you choose from any of the option stipulated below.
To begin the final step of the claims process, which is the shipment of your BRAND NEW CAR. With regards to this, there are Two options open to you. You are required to select the most convenient of the Two. The options, together with their associated conditions are presented below:
You are been required to pay the necessary courier charges to enable us deliver your car, check and with it’s other claim documents. We are shipping your winning check and car to you via any of this channel listed below:
GROUND SHIPMENT;
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(3 days delivery)
Shipping $350.00
Insurance $150.00
Vat $50.00
TOTAL ($550.00)
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AIR FREIGHT
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( 24 hours delivery)
Flight $450.00
Insurance $200.00
Vat $80.00
Total ($730.00)
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This company declined reverse payment for these charges, stating that it is against their professional policy towards ensuring the safe delivery of the check to you.
That if a reverse payment is made, and something goes wrong, that we/you cannot sue the courier company or insurance company to recover the full value of the fund as stipulated in the check since payment for insurance cover was not made at point of mailing. With the above reason, reverse payment is ruled out.
Your are also required to reconfirm to us the below information to avoid wrong delivery.
Your Full name:
Direct Delivery Address:
Direct Telephone number :
Send your response to indicate your option.
Once again congratulations.
Yours Sincerely,
Mr. Robert Smith
Officer in Charge
The above email was sent by “Mr. Robert Smith” from this email address: mr.robertsmith133@gmail.com
I, Lino, have the following thoughts/comments on this suspected fraudulent email message from “Mr. Robert Smith”:
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