Email Fraud Alert received from: Pretty
I recently received an email with this subject line: OUTSTANDING PAYMENT and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please.
I think the following:
This is one that Gmail failed to plonk into my spam box – so well done to Pig Eye for evading that test.
BUT, I am not so gullible so present this one to you as an example of a miscreant e-mail deserving of the highest contempt as you confine it to the mists of time and the great gaping maw of your trash bin.
The full contents of the e-mail appear below:
FINAL PAYMENT SETTLEMENT BOARD.
London United Kingdom
24 Grosvenor Square London,
I write to notify you about your outstanding compensation
Payment from the United Nations Human Settlements Board.
During our last annual calculation of all your banking and Internet
activities, we realized that you are eligible to receive compensation
Payment of $850,000 USD. This compensation is being made to all banks
and internet users.
You are required to contact him with the following details, as
this will enable us to process and release your cash prize.
NOTE THAT THESE DETAILS ARE VERY IMPORTANT FOR YOUR PAYMENT
Provide the information below:
1.Full Names:…. 2.Address:………
3.Sex and Age:………… 4.Country:………….
5.Occupation:………. 6.Phone no:……..
7.Company Name:……….
contact E-mail:debt.settlement-board@ozledim.net
Regards
Robin Steven
The above email was sent by Pigeyre Marie from this email address: marie.pigeyre-2@univ-lille2.fr
Editors Notes:
- 24 Grosvenor Square, London is the address of the United States Embassy.