Email Fraud Alert received from: Patricia
I recently received an email with this subject line: NHS Credit Union!!!! 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:
NHS Credit Union is committed to providing personal and business loans
and debt consolidation products that enable the responsible use of credit
as part of a structured financial plan. Too many South Africans fall prey
to loan sharks. The loans they get from these unscrupulous lenders aren’t
designed around their situations and have high repayments.
NHS Credit Union loans are made to suit each individual’s financial
needs, helping them to achieve financial freedom and escape the trap
of bad debt.Our flagship product,Our Money Plan allows you to
consolidate debt, combine it into one plan and pay a lower
installment . It also helps you reduce your finance charges and
increase your available cash. Speak to us to find the loan that is
right for you.
Submit The Following Information For Applications :
1. Full Names:
2. Contact Address:
3.Contact Tel Office And Cell Phone Numbers:
4.Occupation:
5.Monthly Income :
6.Contact Email :
7.ID No:
8.Purpose Of Loan :
Yours In Service,
General Loan Inquiries
Contact Person : Rita Parker (Mrs.),
Email : nhsfin@aol.com
Tel no. : +27743298362
The above email was sent by “NHS Credit Union” from this email address: nhscredithhomes01@gmail.co.za
I, Patricia, have the following thoughts/comments on this suspected fraudulent email message from “NHS Credit Union”:
NHS? Does that stand for National Health Service? Even if it doesn’t I am sure that you will need the NHS should my husband get hold of you!