Email Fraud Alert received from: Astra
I recently received an email with this subject line: Notice to Appear 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:
Dear Astra,
You have to appear in the Court on the April 22.
Please, prepare all the documents relating to the case and bring them to Court on the specified date.
Note: The case will be heard by the judge in your absence if you do not come.
The copy of Court Notice is attached to this email.
Sincerely,
Kyle Spence,
District Clerk.
The above email was sent by “District Court” from this email address: kyle.spence@chop.phpwebhosting.com
I, Astra, have the following thoughts/comments on this suspected fraudulent email message from “District Court”:
Dear Kyle – you are such a CHOP.
Be careful with this message. It might contain a virus or a malicious link.