Email Fraud Alert received from: Jane
I recently received an email with this subject line: Could this be the truest phishing attempt ever? Very Urgent!! 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:
Very Urgent!!
You are among the three selected victims to pay $6.5m’as compensation from United Nations
The stated amount will be transferred to you either through Western Union 5000$ daily or Western Union Gold Card which we will convert the total amount into ATM card.your Address and phone Number needed.
Best Regard
Mr.ROBIN GODWIN.
Email:dr.robingodwin@mail.ru
+229 99158214
The above email was sent by “GODWIN” from this email address: mmaselis@speedy.com.ar
I, Jane, have the following thoughts/comments on this suspected fraudulent email message from “GODWIN”:
OK – I nearly peed in my pants with laughter when I read that I was one of the lucky VICTIMS – never a truer word said!