Email Fraud Alert received from: Xoliswa
I recently received an email with this subject line: Re: Policy Changes for [mail removed]@gmail.com 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:
A Notice To You On Your New Insurance-Rates
New Rates: Effective November 2015 to January 2016, Rates can be sought immediately
The calculate stats show there might have been an overpayment on your current auto insurance policy near*: $356.00
*Your rate could be higher or (lower)
Enter your zip code on the next page to see these new rates
You can get these rates immediately
You can qualify immediately
If Any Of These Factors Apply To You:
– Your car is driven 40 miles or less per day
– No accidents in the past 3 years
– 30 years old and up
– 50 years old and up
– Current policy with coverage you don’t need
– More qualifications available
– Clean driving record with no tickets in the last 3 years
This policy helps good drivers save money..
Good Drivers should benefit from a clean driving record by paying less
Fill in your zip code on the next page to be eligible
TO GET THESE RATES: Enter your zip code on the following page to see
competing rates on your zip code. You will find out
out how much your current policy is being overpaid.
The above email was sent by “Mary” from this email address: mwilliamsons@shaniquaa.cybersegoldhill.link
I, Xoliswa, have the following thoughts/comments on this suspected fraudulent email message from “Mary”:
This has to be a scam or a phishing attempt as I do not have any USA Insurance policies and I hope that my mates in the States will be forewarned.