Email Fraud Alert received from: Captain
I recently received an email with this subject line: Re: Purchase Order 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:
Hello
We have finally accepted and agreed to make the order from your company,
Please find the attached PO for your reference and our COMPANY PROFILE;
kindly acknowledge the same by return E-mail via stephanie_bordah@126.com on
1). Best FOB Prices with clear photos of similar items
2). Lead-time (? days) for pre production samples.
3). Lead-time (? time) for mass production.
4). Minimum order quantity, Delivery Period/Mode and Payment Terms.
Please arrange to supply your product as per the schedule above.
GIVE US YOUR BEST PRICE if there are any current discount on orders.
await your response
Thanks & Regards,
Stephanie Suzanne Zhang.
E-mail:stephanie_bordah@126.com
Tel 0919-717-7667
The above email was sent by “Stephanie Suzanne Zhang” from this email address: alvin.ho@sf-shenzhen.com.cn
I, Captain, have the following thoughts/comments on this suspected fraudulent email message from “Stephanie Suzanne Zhang”:
Dear Stephanie
Please send me your physical address and I will send our latest product – a letter bomb – to you.
We do accept bulk orders, but, in your case, we feel that one should be sufficient.