Email Fraud Alert received from: Carys
I recently received an email with this subject line: LATEST SMART ANDROID PHONE – R1100 EACH – BUY NOW – TILL WEDNESDAY 16 JULY ONLY 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:
ANDROID SMART PHONE A7564 – PRICE: R1100
SPECS:
1. Dual SIM smart mobile
2. Android 2.31 Operation
3. Size: 3.97″
4. Resolution: 480*800WVGA
5. Dimension Dimension (HxWxD): 130.5 x 66 x 11.6 mm
6. Weight: 146g
7. GSM(8500/900/1800/1900 MHz)
8. RAM(Byte):2G bits
9. ROM(Byte):4Gbits
10. Support microSD™card (up to 32GB)
11. 3MP Camera (Front and Rear Camera)
This phone looks similar to an IPhone and Samsung S4, and has so many functions the same as any other smart phone (email, internet, Google Play Store, 1000’s apps, Facebook, calendar, so much more)
Contact us now to get more info on this phone or to place an order.
BRAND NEW – SEALED IN BOX
Remember this phone is the same as any other smart phone. It can do so much:
Whats app
Calendar
Google Play store apps
and so, so much more.
It looks like a Samsung S4 and operates almost the same.
The above email was sent by “Info” from this email address: info@buziness.co.za
I, Carys, have the following thoughts/comments on this suspected fraudulent email message from “Info”:
My daddy always told me; “If it seems too good to be true then it probably is”
My mommy always told me; “If they caint spell then they aint proper”
A phone for R1110.00? Where is the catch? Will I have to pay R2000.00 in courier fees?