Email Fraud Alert received from: Steve
I recently received an email with this subject line: From Zaki Umar 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:
Good day,
Please I am looking for a profitable business where I can invest in very lucrative and profitable venture.
I will be waiting for your positive investment idea/advice.kindly do not forget to include your direct mobile contact telephone numbers for easy communications
Best Regard
Mr.Zaki umar
The above email was sent by “zaki umar” from this email address: zakiumar9@yahoo.com
I, Steve, have the following thoughts/comments on this suspected fraudulent email message from “zaki umar”:
Do you think that if I contact Mr. umar about the sale of my business that I could be in for a bit of a hiding?