Email Fraud Alert received from: Lola
I recently received an email with this subject line: Direct Axis Promotional Offer-Apply Now!! 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:
Direct Axis Financial Services
108 De Waal Rd,
Southfield,
Diep River, 7800
Cape Town.
Reg. No.: 1995/006077/07
Attn: L. Smith
Thank you for your interest in applying for a loan with Direct Axis Financial.
In order to process your request for this our special offer at 5%, we will need the following documents Completed and return to us by email: (direct-loans@outlook.com)
or Fax (086 767 6386);
The attached loan application form.
We look forward to serving your future financial needs.
Regards.
Gina Nel (Mrs.)
Loan Application Adviser
Direct Axis Financial
Tel: +27 64 172 0901 OR +27 65 149 2885
Fax: +27 86 767 6386
The above email was sent by “Gina Nel” from this email address: directaxisonline-zaa900@outlook.com
I, Lola, have the following thoughts/comments on this suspected fraudulent email message from “Gina Nel”:
These people let you know that your application has been successful and then want you to pay just under R12000 in “Legal Fees” to an attorney….
Prior to your acceptance of the terms and condition of the loan offer from Direct Axis Financial Services.
Be informed that we have commissioned our Attorney in line with our retainer-ship agreement to begin your loan contract documentation and below is the Banking details of the attorney in which the loan legal fee must be made into.
Bank : F.N.B ( FIRST NATIONAL BANK )
Account Name: CHARLES H. ATTORNEYS
Account Number: 62783509197
Branch Code: 250655REFERENCE: Smith, L
You are advised to make an immediate payment( ONCE-OFF TRANSFER ) if payment is to be done via EFT and send us email with the proof of payment once payment is done for quick process of your funds.
Kindly scan and send Proof of payment via email (directaxisonline-za900@outlook.com) or fax to +27 086 767 6386.